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2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,069 mi
Last recorded95,069 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8797 PL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 95,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 91,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is just legal at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 87,810 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 87,790 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 85,679 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 85,676 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play In lower arm! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,059 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 81,059 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 76,036 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,610 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 71,610 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 64,894 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 64,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 61,563 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 56,135 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,224 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 45,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,195 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 39,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 32,504 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 28,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,464 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 14,697 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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8797 PL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8797 PL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8797 PL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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