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DU05 AXC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,576 mi
Last recorded120,576 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 AXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 120,576 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 120,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush on rear arm of the two front track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,308 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,390 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 97,462 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,725 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,449 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 85,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 81,471 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,853 miles

engine management light illuminated.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,519 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,117 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 50,117 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,935 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 AXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU05 AXC, 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 AXC registered?

DU05 AXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is DU05 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 AXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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