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AV54 XVX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,405 mi
Last recorded114,405 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 114,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 98,080 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 93,261 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 93,259 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 87,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 81,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (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))

Pass 3 May 2019 68,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge but main tread ok. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 68,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 92V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge but main tread ok. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 62,446 miles

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6 mm.

rear brake pads getting low.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 30 May 2018 62,446 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO ENGINE MISS FIRE. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6 mm.

rear brake pads getting low.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 31 May 2017 58,765 miles

Mill light on dash.

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm.

rear wheel arches signs of surface rust/corrosion.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play in both front wheel bearings.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 24 May 2017 58,663 miles

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

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

Mill light on dash.

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm.

rear wheel arches signs of surface rust/corrosion.

shields fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play in both front wheel bearings.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 May 2016 54,636 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2015 50,410 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 47,906 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 46,094 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,350 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,897 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,382 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,154 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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AV54 XVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AV54 XVX, 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 AV54 XVX registered?

AV54 XVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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