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DU05 AXJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,321 mi
Last recorded121,321 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 AXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 121,321 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 121,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 111,860 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 103,323 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 97,822 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 93,411 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 93,411 miles

Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,687 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 83,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,062 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 75,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,251 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,211 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 60,211 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 50,830 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 39,884 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 AXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AXJ, 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 AXJ registered?

DU05 AXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is DU05 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 AXJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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