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AY05 XPS

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,841 mi
Last recorded87,841 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 87,841 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 86,077 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 84,587 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 82,820 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 82,820 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,605 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 71,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,336 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 52,325 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 52,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,624 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,513 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,394 miles

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

oil leaki

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,237 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,211 miles

advise o/s/r tyre appears to have been driven on flat

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,146 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 23,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,941 miles

strong advise o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 10 Feb 2010 19,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

strong advise o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,009 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,291 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 13,291 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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AY05 XPS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 XPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY05 XPS registered?

AY05 XPS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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