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ML54 TUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,871 mi
Last recorded158,871 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 TUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 158,871 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 152,011 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 151,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 140,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 131,517 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 123,991 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,726 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,916 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 99,213 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,108 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,533 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 71,094 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,094 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 66,578 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,437 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,659 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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ML54 TUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ML54 TUJ, 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 ML54 TUJ registered?

ML54 TUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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