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A21 WAW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,760 mi
Last recorded91,760 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 WAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 91,760 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 89,141 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline fail (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front borderline fail (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both rear rubber pipes cracking (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres just legal borderline fail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 85,561 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 83,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,583 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 77,258 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 76,308 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 76,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 73,299 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 73,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 70,360 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 68,115 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,009 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,752 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 52,839 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,287 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,807 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 40,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,436 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,755 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,827 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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A21 WAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A21 WAW, 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 A21 WAW registered?

A21 WAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is A21 WAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 WAW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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