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AV05 CZP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,264 mi
Last recorded108,264 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 108,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 108,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 101,362 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 101,362 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 94,942 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2015 87,376 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2014 79,296 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 72,694 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,125 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 69,103 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 60,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 50,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,970 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,929 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,854 miles

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

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

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 CZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CZP, 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 CZP registered?

AV05 CZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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