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AO05 XXC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,966 mi
Last recorded173,966 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 173,966 miles

All Arms car heavily undersealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens covered in see through tape

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 173,959 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 22 Sep 2023 170,298 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 167,627 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 165,144 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 163,070 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 159,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 155,857 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 152,218 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 138,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 133,949 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 117,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 46,895 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside front tyre, inner sidewall slightly cracked/splitting

Pass 19 May 2009 35,880 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,904 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 24,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

AO05 XXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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