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PE05 AMO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,725 mi
Last recorded94,725 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,869 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 93,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 93,482 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 93,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 93,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 92,747 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,266 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,183 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,156 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,367 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,479 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 80,479 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 72,078 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

age cracking on front lower castor arm bushes

corrosion on suspension components

eml light on

slight lip on all brake discs

wiper blades judder

Fail 18 Mar 2011 72,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

age cracking on front lower castor arm bushes

corrosion on suspension components

eml light on

slight lip on all brake discs

wiper blades judder

Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,164 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,425 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,438 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 34,438 miles

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

front discs ridged and worn

light stone chip windscreen

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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PE05 AMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE05 AMO, 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 PE05 AMO registered?

PE05 AMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is PE05 AMO safe to buy?

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