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A13 PGG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,227 mi
Last recorded63,227 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 PGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 63,227 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 63,224 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2023 55,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 42,515 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,236 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,632 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,701 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,212 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,776 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,018 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,398 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 24,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,761 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,199 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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A13 PGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A13 PGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 PGG registered?

A13 PGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is A13 PGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 PGG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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