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AB03 REN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,743 mi
Last recorded139,743 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 REN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 139,743 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 137,862 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 133,384 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 128,443 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 122,648 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 116,451 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 113,071 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 113,071 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 105,360 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,165 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 91,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,050 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 85,004 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,096 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 83,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,119 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,971 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 74,971 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,685 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 41,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,764 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,268 miles

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

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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AB03 REN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AB03 REN, 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 AB03 REN registered?

AB03 REN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AB03 REN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 REN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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