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AY05 XRE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,417 mi
Last recorded79,417 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 79,417 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 70,200 miles

handbrake high

Fail 29 Jan 2024

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake high

Pass 25 Jan 2023 65,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,016 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 63,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,070 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 62,070 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,512 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,914 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,136 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 56,244 miles

emmission clean no results

Pass 30 Dec 2011 55,157 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,006 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 50,206 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,300 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 XRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY05 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

AY05 XRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AY05 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 XRE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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