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AY05 LWC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,643 mi
Last recorded53,643 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 53,643 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted full length of car

Pass 7 Dec 2017 49,925 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 42,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,849 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 40,794 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross strut (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross strut (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,165 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 39,165 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,081 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,201 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,615 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 25,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,570 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,824 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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AY05 LWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY05 LWC, 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 AY05 LWC registered?

AY05 LWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is AY05 LWC safe to buy?

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