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AX05 ARZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,441 mi
Last recorded104,441 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 ARZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 104,441 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Anti dimming oil leaking in glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,582 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged anti dimming oil leaking (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 100,354 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged anti dimming oil leaking (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,692 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 94,692 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 91,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount noisy

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount noisy

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

alternator belt noisy

Fail 13 Jan 2022 82,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount noisy

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount noisy

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

alternator belt noisy

Pass 1 Feb 2021 77,928 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 74,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,459 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,352 miles

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

wipers starting to spit at ends

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,165 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,026 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,341 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 45,872 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,721 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2010 32,007 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 28,647 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,716 miles

this vehicle has illegal mumber lates in boot and its possible they are to be fitted when vehicle leaves testing station

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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AX05 ARZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AX05 ARZ, 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 AX05 ARZ registered?

AX05 ARZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AX05 ARZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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