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PE05 AMX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,088 mi
Last recorded103,088 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 103,088 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Nov 2023 100,455 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 98,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 95,912 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,376 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 92,961 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,141 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,981 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,198 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,183 miles

road springs

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,789 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underbody complete cover

Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,885 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 72,982 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 70,592 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,905 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Feb 2008 37,730 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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PE05 AMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AMX, 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 AMX registered?

PE05 AMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is PE05 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 AMX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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