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9304 RU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,229 mi
Last recorded47,229 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9304 RU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 47,229 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 45,351 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 44,454 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside and Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 43,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 42,883 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 42,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 40,761 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 39,472 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 38,011 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 36,099 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to inner and outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Offside Front tyre has cuts to inner and outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,091 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres are cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 28 Dec 2013 31,823 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 28,973 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 28,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,893 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,870 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,960 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,570 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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9304 RU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 9304 RU, 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 9304 RU registered?

9304 RU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is 9304 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9304 RU 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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