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OE55 AKX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,186 mi
Last recorded121,186 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 AKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 121,186 miles

FRONT BONNET STRUTS ARE WEAK

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 121,186 miles

FRONT BONNET STRUTS ARE WEAK

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 117,468 miles

FRONT BONNET STRUTS ARE WEAK

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 117,468 miles

FRONT BONNET STRUTS ARE WEAK

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 113,433 miles

BONNET STRUTS ARE WEAK

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 109,024 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 104,621 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 104,621 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,488 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,382 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 1 Dec 2016 97,382 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 94,244 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,689 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 88,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 85,433 miles

n/s/f.tyre outer wall cut.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 81,361 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 77,281 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 73,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 71,646 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 71,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,091 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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OE55 AKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OE55 AKX, 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 OE55 AKX registered?

OE55 AKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 December 2005.

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