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975 PMY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,718 mi
Last recorded25,718 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration975 PMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 25,718 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 25,713 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front gaitors split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 24,796 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 24,763 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 24,759 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 24,736 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 24,722 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 24,692 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 24,556 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 24,428 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 24,142 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 23,940 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 23,623 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,109 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 21,043 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 18,286 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 16,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,710 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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975 PMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 975 PMY, 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 975 PMY registered?

975 PMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is 975 PMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 975 PMY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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