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AU05 XCC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,155 mi
Last recorded91,155 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,155 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 75,949 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 38,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 24,659 miles

Exhaust back box not fully supported

Pass 30 Nov 2011 21,572 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 17,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,709 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,005 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,058 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 XCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 AU05 XCC, 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 XCC registered?

AU05 XCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is AU05 XCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 XCC 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.

Does AU05 XCC have outstanding finance?

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