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AY55 ZKF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

226,443 mi
Last recorded226,443 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 226,443 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 22 Oct 2024 223,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 223,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper,front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 220,364 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre fixing sleeve very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of car very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 220,337 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre fixing sleeve very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of car very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 216,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 211,719 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 211,707 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 207,097 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 207,067 miles

Brake lever excessively worn handbrake foot pedal anti slip missing (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1 jet blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1 jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 202,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 192,170 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. smooth on inner edge. (Suspect close to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 175,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside 3mm. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Front rubber bush slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 175,178 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside 3mm. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Front rubber bush slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 157,512 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 157,509 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,746 miles

Auxillary drive belt cracked and perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on edges.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake weak. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm and worn smooth and close to cords on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,935 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,946 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 96,946 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,682 miles

Rear tyres worn to 2mm.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,181 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,852 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,929 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,420 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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AY55 ZKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AY55 ZKF, 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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AY55 ZKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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