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DU05 AVP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,187 mi
Last recorded140,187 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 AVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 140,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 140,187 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 139,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 132,565 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 123,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,156 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 105,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,606 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,918 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 72,918 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 62,930 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,782 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 46,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,563 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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DU05 AVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DU05 AVP, 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 DU05 AVP registered?

DU05 AVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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