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836 ARU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,856 mi
Last recorded38,856 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration836 ARU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 38,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 38,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 37,925 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 36,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 36,240 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 35,338 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 35,252 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 33,403 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,220 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 30,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 28,556 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,559 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,070 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,710 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,512 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,542 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,577 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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836 ARU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 836 ARU, 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 836 ARU registered?

836 ARU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is 836 ARU safe to buy?

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