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AO55 XEV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,117 mi
Last recorded134,117 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 134,117 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 127,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 120,344 miles

Offside Front Inner RACK JOINT HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN

Pass 27 Nov 2014 112,194 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 104,591 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 104,514 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 94,052 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,759 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 71,262 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge aproachinbg legal limit

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,704 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,120 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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AO55 XEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AO55 XEV, 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 AO55 XEV registered?

AO55 XEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AO55 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 XEV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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