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ML54 TUW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,554 mi
Last recorded119,554 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 TUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 119,554 miles

Exhaust clamp missing from centre pipe

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 119,541 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust clamp missing from centre pipe

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 115,204 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 110,594 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

the rear coil springs corroded.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 106,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 104,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 100,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 96,869 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 93,185 miles

underside plastic covers fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 90,333 miles

STEERING JOINTS PARTIALLY ENCLOSED WITH UNDER-TRAY AND FLOOR TRAYS.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 85,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,378 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance on maximum limit 25%

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 TUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TUW, 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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ML54 TUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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