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MM55 AAE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,053 mi
Last recorded174,053 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 174,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 160,535 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 160,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 147,666 miles

O/s/f lower ball joint slight lift-x2 rear coil springs corroded

Service and parking brake passed on limit

X2 rear pads worn low-x2 front pads worn low

x2 rear links have slight play

Fail 17 Dec 2015 148,171 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint X2 rear links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

O/s/f lower ball joint slight lift-x2 rear coil springs corroded

Service and parking brake passed on limit

X2 rear pads worn low-x2 front pads worn low

Pass 24 Nov 2014 124,852 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 124,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,551 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,895 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,167 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,904 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 23 Dec 2009 37,461 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,456 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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MM55 AAE 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 MM55 AAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM55 AAE registered?

MM55 AAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is MM55 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 AAE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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