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C17 VEL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,392 mi
Last recorded141,392 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 VEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 141,392 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 136,640 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 132,224 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 126,529 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 122,600 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 117,724 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 111,683 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 111,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,200 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 98,525 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,892 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 87,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,259 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,962 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,555 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,611 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,286 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 25,428 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,783 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 22,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,555 miles

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

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

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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C17 VEL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 C17 VEL, 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 C17 VEL registered?

C17 VEL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is C17 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 VEL 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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