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AO05 XDD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,057 mi
Last recorded103,057 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 103,057 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 78,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 74,021 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 74,020 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 73,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

headlamp lenses faded

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 72,434 miles

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 72,369 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked on inner edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 70,112 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2017 70,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2016 66,352 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,428 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,825 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,424 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 53,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,905 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 42,889 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 42,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 37,411 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 30,366 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,376 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 XDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XDD, 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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What year was AO05 XDD registered?

AO05 XDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is AO05 XDD safe to buy?

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