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MV55 AUK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,496 mi
Last recorded191,496 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 AUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 191,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 188,403 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 188,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 184,942 miles

Both front D-Bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2021 180,699 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 174,628 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 174,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 170,084 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 170,084 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front alloy one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn alloy one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 160,344 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear linkages lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear 'D' mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes before flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Engine oil low prior to testing

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack end joints ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both track rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 150,642 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 13,960 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 139,592 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 127,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 120,707 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 120,548 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 113,470 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 105,487 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 97,757 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 97,757 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 92,008 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 72,254 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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MV55 AUK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MV55 AUK, 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 MV55 AUK registered?

MV55 AUK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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