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A7 ALT

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,729 mi
Last recorded104,729 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 ALT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 104,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 104,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF camber arm balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 103,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 103,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 101,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 101,315 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,648 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 96,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Glow plug warning light on dash

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 94,358 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyre outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 94,358 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyre outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 90,180 miles

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has some movement indicating adjustment required

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

Windscreen damaged outside swept area, not adversely affecting driver's view

small chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2017 84,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

parking brake force low on o/s/rear

Pass 10 Nov 2016 79,147 miles

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

OSF outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,447 miles

Nearside Front lower camber arm ball joint slight play

Offside Front tyre slight damage

Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,775 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and excessively worn on outer edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,737 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 51,706 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,526 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,653 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,846 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 23,924 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
Full Mercedes-benz C 320 reliability report

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A7 ALT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 ALT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 ALT registered?

A7 ALT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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The MOT history for A7 ALT 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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