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RJ55 AEG

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,549 mi
Last recorded101,549 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 AEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 101,549 miles

Rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2023 98,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 95,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,753 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,763 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,483 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,276 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 84,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 82,535 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,416 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2015 77,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges,both wiper blades slightly smears

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges,both wiper blades slightly smears

Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,060 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,783 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,774 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 61,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 45,826 miles

both front brake discs wearing and lipped.

both front tyres wearing on edges.

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 45,826 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs wearing and lipped.

both front tyres wearing on edges.

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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RJ55 AEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ55 AEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ55 AEG registered?

RJ55 AEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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