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BRZ 9790

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,016 mi
Last recorded97,016 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 9790
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 97,016 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 93,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 90,358 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 90,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 85,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2021 81,183 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 81,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,196 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 72,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,030 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 65,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has 2 cuts, and is near legal wear limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has 3 cuts, and is near legal wear limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,765 miles

Nearside Front side mirror is slightly insecure

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 63,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front side mirror is slightly insecure

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,033 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,343 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,710 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,025 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,314 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,508 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 30,217 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,584 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BRZ 9790 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BRZ 9790, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRZ 9790 registered?

BRZ 9790 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is BRZ 9790 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRZ 9790 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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