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AV05 OWU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,071 mi
Last recorded108,071 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 108,071 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 95,512 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 84,115 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 83,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,713 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 50,668 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 50,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,977 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,209 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 35,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,040 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 32,984 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 21,399 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,587 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,335 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,240 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,125 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 9,466 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,466 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 7,672 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 OWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OWU, 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

How do I check the history of AV05 OWU?

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What year was AV05 OWU registered?

AV05 OWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is AV05 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 OWU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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