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A20 LAA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,132 mi
Last recorded52,132 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 LAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 52,132 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 49,866 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 45,298 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,953 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 42,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 42,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 40,427 miles

exhaust mount corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 40,427 miles

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

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,052 miles

bonnet spring loose under bonnet bur not preventing bonnet latching

Fail 18 Sep 2019 40,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet spring loose under bonnet bur not preventing bonnet latching

wing mirrors not secured in the locked position

Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,685 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,068 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 NSR/OSR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,842 miles

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

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 8 Sep 2016 37,842 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR BJ MARKED IN YELLOW (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,782 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,019 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,144 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,792 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,687 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,818 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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A20 LAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A20 LAA, 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 A20 LAA registered?

A20 LAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is A20 LAA safe to buy?

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