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756 FOC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,828 mi
Last recorded32,828 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration756 FOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 32,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 31,187 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 30,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM BALL JOINT MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 29,750 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 29,703 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working MIRROR INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2022 28,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 28,206 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 28,205 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 27,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 26,183 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,848 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall poor condition

Offside Front Front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,236 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 23,236 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,470 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,165 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 18,137 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,464 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,497 miles

both front and both rear tyres walls starting to crack

Pass 31 Mar 2010 12,250 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,609 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,165 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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756 FOC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 756 FOC, 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 756 FOC registered?

756 FOC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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