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AV55 XCS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,066 mi
Last recorded134,066 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 134,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flex (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 134,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flex (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 130,044 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 130,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 125,904 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 123,431 miles

N/side park brake requires service or repair

Pass 22 Aug 2018 116,631 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,973 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 110,634 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 107,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 92,216 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 92,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,668 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 78,668 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,245 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,549 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,265 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XCS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV55 XCS, 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 AV55 XCS registered?

AV55 XCS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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