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K3 MUT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

83,304 mi
Last recorded83,304 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 MUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 83,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 80,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 78,181 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 74,976 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 71,991 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 69,593 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 68,079 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 65,232 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 61,923 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 55,013 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 50,379 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 45,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Jan 2014 41,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 36,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

bulge in osr tyre side wall just acceptable,recommend replacement

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view

nsf tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 31 Dec 2011 32,071 miles

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers & vehicle under panels.

Fail 31 Dec 2011 32,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers & vehicle under panels.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 27,402 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers & vehicle under panels.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 22,058 miles

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers & vehicle under panels. n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 17,848 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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K3 MUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 K3 MUT, 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 K3 MUT registered?

K3 MUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is K3 MUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 MUT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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