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AX05 AUR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

187,860 mi
Last recorded187,860 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 187,860 miles

Factory under trays fitted Both sides / centre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Straight arm inner bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"bushes slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Strange clicking noise whilst in reverse

Fail 10 Jul 2021 187,856 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/ZR16 92v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/R16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Factory under trays fitted Both sides / centre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Straight arm inner bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearing legal limits inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"bushes slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Strange clicking noise whilst in reverse

Pass 17 Jul 2020 180,255 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

factory under trays fitted Both sides and centre

Fail 17 Jul 2020 180,255 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

factory under trays fitted Both sides and centre

Pass 18 Jul 2018 173,817 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 157,056 miles

play in n/s/f lower rear arm ball joint

Pass 22 Jun 2016 142,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr anti roll bar link worn

Pass 18 Jun 2015 122,663 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 92,378 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 92,378 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,531 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,040 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,565 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 23,759 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,273 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 AUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AUR, 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 AUR registered?

AX05 AUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is AX05 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 AUR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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