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AX05 CHC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,298 mi
Last recorded105,298 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 CHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 105,298 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 105,298 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 95,351 miles

Nearside Front TYRE TREAD OUTER EDGE ON MAXIMUM LIMIT FOR CENTRE 3/4 OF TREAD. OUTER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD PLEASE REPLACE SOON AS POSS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tyre devoid of tread advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

forward exhaust mounting brackets in poor condition

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 26 May 2017 95,300 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split end (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tyre devoid of tread advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

forward exhaust mounting brackets in poor condition

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,909 miles

brake pipes just starting to corrode. all

child seat fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 86,870 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear ward arm (2.5.B.1a)

brake pipes just starting to corrode. all

child seat fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 79,376 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 79,376 miles

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

puncture n/s/r

Pass 27 May 2014 72,041 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2014 72,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2013 66,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 May 2012 59,510 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 51,610 miles

Front pads low on inner pads

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

Transmission oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2011 51,610 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front pads low on inner pads

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

Transmission oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2010 46,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 40,480 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 28,393 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

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 CHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX05 CHC, 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 CHC registered?

AX05 CHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is AX05 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 CHC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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