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L20 RWP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,766 mi
Last recorded99,766 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 RWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 99,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 95,583 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

light corrosion underneath

Fail 12 Feb 2025 95,571 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2024 87,942 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 87,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm boot damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 80,011 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and out edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 80,011 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and out edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,870 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,609 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 64,551 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 64,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link Dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 61,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 May 2018 61,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,177 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 53,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,623 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,035 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 45,992 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,425 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 40,355 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,475 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,202 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,941 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 24,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,401 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,493 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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L20 RWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L20 RWP, 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 L20 RWP registered?

L20 RWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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