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AY54 KJF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,303 mi
Last recorded132,303 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 KJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 132,303 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 132,268 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS BADLY CORRODING ON INSIDES, AND SHOULD BE CHANGED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm has play.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 131,645 miles

Front discs corroding on insides.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE CUT ON INSIDE WALL AND SHOULD BE CHANGE.

Play in front steering rack arms.

Play in steering arms

Slight O/s/r parking brake squeal .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clicking noise heard from dash area?

Pass 10 Nov 2015 128,730 miles

Front discs corroding on insides.

Play in both front steering rack arms.

Play in n/s/r hub assembly.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 128,730 miles

Front discs corroding on insides.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in both front steering rack arms.

Play in n/s/r hub assembly.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 124,704 miles

front suspension top mounts noisy

Fail 10 Nov 2014 124,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NSR spring noisy

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

front suspension top mounts noisy

Pass 4 Dec 2013 120,669 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 120,669 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 109,825 miles

srs light on permenant.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 109,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

srs light on permenant.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 100,637 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,485 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

black tape over broken stop light lens still showing 90% light output

Fail 2 Jul 2010 91,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

black tape over broken stop light lens still showing 90% light output

Pass 30 May 2009 77,088 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 77,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light on

body damage to boot lid

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and getting close to cords

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,997 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,079 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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AY54 KJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY54 KJF, 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 AY54 KJF registered?

AY54 KJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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