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AU05 SSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,799 mi
Last recorded18,799 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 18,799 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 16,243 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 15,867 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 15,798 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 15,476 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 15,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 14,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 14,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 13,712 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 13,060 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 12,538 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 11,996 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 11,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2013 11,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 9,118 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 8,248 miles

o/s/f tyre as a cut in tread

Pass 17 Feb 2010 7,660 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 7,255 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 5,389 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 SSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AU05 SSJ, 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 AU05 SSJ registered?

AU05 SSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AU05 SSJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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