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3232 TW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,749 mi
Last recorded114,749 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3232 TW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 114,749 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 110,803 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 105,471 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 100,338 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 94,876 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 94,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 89,431 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 89,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 84,786 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,853 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 73,457 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 73,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 67,246 miles

Offside Front Head light aim poor

Fail 22 Jul 2015 61,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,389 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,103 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,650 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,545 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,723 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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3232 TW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 3232 TW, 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 3232 TW registered?

3232 TW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is 3232 TW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3232 TW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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