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AU05 ETK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,646 mi
Last recorded94,646 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ETK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 90,147 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 80,761 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disks rusty.

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

Rear brake disks rusty.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2012 80,761 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres uneven wear.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disks rusty.

Rear brake disks rusty.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,802 miles

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

inner rack joint slight play N/S/F

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,598 miles

Front suspension bushes showing signs of early perishing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear springs starting to corrode

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,477 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 38,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,477 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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AU05 ETK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU05 ETK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 ETK registered?

AU05 ETK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AU05 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 ETK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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