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AO05 JUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,041 mi
Last recorded173,041 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 173,041 miles

All rigid brake pipes covered in grease

Front Nearside and offside metal road wheel rims light damage to inner edges

Little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Metal road wheel rim light damage to outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Metal road wheel rim light damage to inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 170,681 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight movement offside front lower ball joint

Slight play Nearside rear wheel

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2018 170,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight play Nearside rear wheel

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 161,037 miles

Exhaust mount missing exhaust secure

Front brake flexis perished advise replacement

Knock from rear suspension

Play in rear antiroll bar bushes

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Slight play Nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play both sides front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Nov 2016 145,626 miles

Play in rear antiroll bar bushes

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear exhaust mount missing, exhaust secure

Slight play Nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2015 131,650 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2015 125,369 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 114,799 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on the edge

Fail 16 May 2014 114,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on the edge

Pass 31 May 2013 105,435 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 101,024 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 100,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 95,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,167 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 78,591 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 67,898 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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AO05 JUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 JUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO05 JUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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