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AX54 LZF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

115,261 mi
Last recorded115,261 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 115,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 110,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 107,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,087 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,148 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,053 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 57,027 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,872 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,696 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,830 miles

offside front brake binding on

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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AX54 LZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AX54 LZF, 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 AX54 LZF registered?

AX54 LZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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