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AY05 MXL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,658 mi
Last recorded112,658 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 112,658 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre support broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 112,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn inner edge and cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Centre control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre support broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 102,087 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 96,263 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 81,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 81,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,844 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,337 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,780 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,166 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 5 Mar 2013 36,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Exhaust centre supporting hook broken off exhaust, but exhaust still supported.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,884 miles

Rear tyres 2mm in centre of tread

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,255 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 16,255 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 11,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 7,706 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 MXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

AY05 MXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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