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2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,749 mi
Last recorded94,749 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 RH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 94,749 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 94,745 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 89,878 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 86,047 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 80,529 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,744 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,169 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,169 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 68,575 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 63,996 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,240 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,786 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 51,637 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,845 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 37,619 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,830 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,478 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,505 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 12,852 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 11,777 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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550 RH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 550 RH, 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 550 RH registered?

550 RH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is 550 RH safe to buy?

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