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A26 AFD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,415 mi
Last recorded153,415 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 AFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 153,415 miles

Rear tyres - low tread - 2mm

Pass 14 Apr 2025 147,196 miles

Front brake pads - worn low

Nearside Front rear suspension ball joint - wear/lift

Offside Front - front suspension arm ball joint - wear/lift

Rear anti roll bar bushes - worn

Rear brake pads - worn

Pass 13 May 2024 139,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint - war/lift

Offside Rear Outer brake pad - worn low

Rear anti roll bar bushes - worn

exhaust system - corroded and pinholed

Pass 24 Apr 2023 136,490 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 127,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 127,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 122,413 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 122,413 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 119,205 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,826 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,953 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,086 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 80,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,289 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 71,289 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,286 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,367 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,787 miles

N/S/F tyre slice in tread band on outer side wall close to limit

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/R closing on limit

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,514 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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A26 AFD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 A26 AFD, 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 A26 AFD registered?

A26 AFD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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