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MV05 VXZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,075 mi
Last recorded64,075 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 64,075 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Transmission slipping

Pass 24 Aug 2019 62,797 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,632 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 55,161 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,489 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 51,722 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,548 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,660 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,165 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 43,165 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,305 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 37,064 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 36,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 27,858 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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MV05 VXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV05 VXZ, 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 MV05 VXZ registered?

MV05 VXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is MV05 VXZ safe to buy?

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