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MA05 XPW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,854 mi
Last recorded127,854 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 XPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 127,854 miles

Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2017 117,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 112,909 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 112,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 107,649 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2014 101,077 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,269 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre exhaust silencer slight corrosion

front antiroll bar slightly fouling the nearside front plastic inner wing liner

offside rear tyre slight inner edge wear

Fail 21 Mar 2012 82,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,206 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 53,333 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,333 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 44,206 miles

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

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

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

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

advise cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

advise rear brake discs corroded across working surface

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,206 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)

advise cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

advise rear brake discs corroded across working surface

Pass 29 Mar 2008 33,634 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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MA05 XPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA05 XPW, 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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MA05 XPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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