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L10 CEO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,496 mi
Last recorded39,496 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 CEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 39,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 39,496 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 38,892 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 37,804 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 37,169 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 36,663 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 36,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,215 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 35,568 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 35,093 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,534 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2017 34,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and split to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and split to cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,927 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,569 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 32,207 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,565 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 30,852 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,662 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,157 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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L10 CEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L10 CEO, 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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L10 CEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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