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700 AWD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,571 mi
Last recorded70,571 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 AWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 70,571 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 68,407 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,027 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,009 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 61,389 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,997 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 59,582 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,088 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre in poor condition bald on inner edge

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,008 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,196 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,961 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 46,397 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 41,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,097 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 32,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,536 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,832 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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700 AWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 700 AWD, 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 700 AWD registered?

700 AWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is 700 AWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 700 AWD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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