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PE05 AOH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,812 mi
Last recorded98,812 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 AOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,790 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 95,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 92,165 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 87,894 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,857 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and middle section exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,166 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 66,166 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 51,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,754 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,400 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 AOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE05 AOH registered?

PE05 AOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is PE05 AOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 AOH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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