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L6 AKK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

200,345 mi
Last recorded200,345 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 AKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 200,345 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 184,639 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bands

front pads low

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mounting bushes getting worn

small cut offside front tyre outer wall

small hole offside track rod end rubber boot

some play nearside bottom balljoint

some play nearside rear drop link

Fail 6 May 2017 184,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres close to wear bands

front pads low

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mounting bushes getting worn

small cut offside front tyre outer wall

small hole offside track rod end rubber boot

some play nearside bottom balljoint

some play nearside rear drop link

Pass 30 Apr 2016 171,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 166,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 156,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 156,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 148,306 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 148,296 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 120,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2011 85,866 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)

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,313 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L6 AKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L6 AKK, 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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L6 AKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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