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AV54 XWK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,835 mi
Last recorded139,835 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 139,835 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 139,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 98,985 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,026 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,732 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,744 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,453 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 86,453 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,939 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 82,939 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,571 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,015 miles

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

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 19 Feb 2009 59,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 51,516 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 51,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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 XWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

AV54 XWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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