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AO55 XFE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,121 mi
Last recorded130,121 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 XFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 130,121 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 130,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,073 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 80,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 58,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 49,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement has marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint has marked (2.4.G.2)

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

tray's fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,334 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,315 miles

L H Ftyre worn close to limit

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,404 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 16,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The parkbrake lever is nearing the end of its reserve travel

Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,859 miles

The parkbrake lever is nearing the end of its reserve travel

Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,310 miles

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

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 XFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

AO55 XFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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