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AV05 CZM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,315 mi
Last recorded85,315 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 85,315 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 85,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight lip

nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded & pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2013 71,915 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 71,905 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,667 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 57,760 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,174 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,129 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,743 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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AV05 CZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 AV05 CZM, 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 AV05 CZM registered?

AV05 CZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AV05 CZM safe to buy?

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