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A20 RBK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,286 mi
Last recorded59,286 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 59,286 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 59,194 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 59,010 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Under-axle pipe section, bracket, corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 59,010 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Under-axle pipe section, bracket, corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,606 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 58,247 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Under-axle pipe bracket corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,128 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust, under-axle pipe bracket corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 58,128 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust, under-axle pipe bracket corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake may need adjustment

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,782 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 21 Jul 2017 53,157 miles

Nearside parking brake effort low

Fail 18 Jul 2017 53,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 20 Jul 2016 51,613 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,448 miles

handbrake effort low

Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake nearside low effort

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,496 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 39,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,049 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 37,543 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,125 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,504 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,896 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 RBK 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 RBK, 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 RBK registered?

A20 RBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is A20 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 RBK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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