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L33 MHT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,652 mi
Last recorded45,652 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 MHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 45,652 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 44,265 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 44,069 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 43,025 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,760 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 41,125 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 41,124 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,316 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,500 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outers (3.6.B.2c)

covers obscuring components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,424 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 27,859 miles

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2014 27,859 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 24,905 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,424 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,824 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 20,824 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,505 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,326 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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L33 MHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L33 MHT, 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 L33 MHT registered?

L33 MHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is L33 MHT safe to buy?

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