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AF05 MVY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,755 mi
Last recorded67,755 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 MVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 67,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 65,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 63,061 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,308 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 60,307 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 58,534 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 56,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 56,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 55,326 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Mar 2020 55,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,385 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Mar 2019 52,385 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,073 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2016 47,215 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,626 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 38,075 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,106 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,995 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,014 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,040 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 MVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 AF05 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

AF05 MVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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