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AO55 ZBL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,039 mi
Last recorded207,039 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2019 207,039 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 204,363 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 199,876 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 189,463 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 175,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 165,688 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 161,620 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 158,037 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 153,560 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 146,452 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 140,305 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 ZBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

AO55 ZBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is AO55 ZBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 ZBL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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