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DU05 AXG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,499 mi
Last recorded96,499 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,679 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 67,679 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 58,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2011 40,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

informed by presenter chip in screen had been repaird

Pass 12 May 2010 40,151 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 31,766 miles

UNABLE TO TEST UNDERBODY AND OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Fail 19 May 2009 31,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

UNABLE TO TEST UNDERBODY AND OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 14 May 2008 25,272 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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DU05 AXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU05 AXG, 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 AXG registered?

DU05 AXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is DU05 AXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 AXG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU05 AXG have outstanding finance?

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