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AF05 MVR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,387 mi
Last recorded89,387 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 MVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 89,387 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2025 89,387 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure top bracket was broken (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2025 89,377 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 85,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 82,222 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 79,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 79,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,407 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 76,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,804 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,314 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 71,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,593 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 68,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 65,197 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,216 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 57,894 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,970 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,234 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,017 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,058 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,637 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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AF05 MVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF05 MVR, 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 AF05 MVR registered?

AF05 MVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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