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H20 AJK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,497 mi
Last recorded75,497 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 AJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 75,497 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 70,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 65,984 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 60,533 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,821 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,098 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 37,737 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,864 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 35,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 35,669 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 35,669 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 34,105 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 31,593 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 28,855 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 25,741 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 22,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 18,902 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 15,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,449 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 9,651 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,798 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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H20 AJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H20 AJK, 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 H20 AJK registered?

H20 AJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is H20 AJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H20 AJK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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