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AV55 MVA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,186 mi
Last recorded156,186 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 156,186 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Chip stone windscreen

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub-frame and all suspensions components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 151,544 miles

Exhaust emission emitting visible blue smoke

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip stone windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 151,544 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emission emitting visible blue smoke

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip stone windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 148,897 miles

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 25 Mar 2020 148,897 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 1 Apr 2019 140,781 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 140,765 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 132,022 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 132,022 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 121,163 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 113,639 miles

Brake fluid level low

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle smoking slightly at idle

Fail 17 Mar 2016 113,639 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)

Brake fluid level low

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 106,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 99,788 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 88,450 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,450 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,766 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 68,432 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 58,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,863 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,745 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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AV55 MVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AV55 MVA, 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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AV55 MVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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