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AX05 AUC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,495 mi
Last recorded108,495 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 AUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 108,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 107,597 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 107,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 105,802 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 105,802 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 103,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 99,066 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 97,021 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 92,086 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 83,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 74,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 67,109 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 58,878 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 51,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 44,283 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 44,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2013 39,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 37,253 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,927 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 32,041 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 29,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 25,534 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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AX05 AUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX05 AUC registered?

AX05 AUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is AX05 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 AUC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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