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AY05 MSX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,908 mi
Last recorded119,908 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 119,908 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 119,908 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 115,193 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 115,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 109,691 miles

Engine covers/sill trims/under trays fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,049 miles

engine covers fitted

sills have plastic trim covers

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 99,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,022 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 86,894 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 86,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,204 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,261 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,910 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 32,363 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall not exposing cord or ply

Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,771 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 MSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel 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 AY05 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

AY05 MSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AY05 MSX safe to buy?

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