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C11 SYL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,566 mi
Last recorded115,566 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 SYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 115,566 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 106,680 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 102,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 96,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 90,502 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 90,502 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 83,398 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Parallel arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 79,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 74,393 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 66,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower track control arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 30 May 2017 58,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,912 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,644 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,854 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 43,824 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2011 38,639 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front discs corroded slightly on inner face

nearside front tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 25 Feb 2011 38,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front discs corroded slightly on inner face

nearside front tyre slight side wall damage

screenwash fluid warning on

Pass 5 Mar 2010 28,886 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 28,785 miles

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

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,096 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,502 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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C11 SYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C11 SYL, 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 C11 SYL registered?

C11 SYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is C11 SYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 SYL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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