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L3 MOU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,219 mi
Last recorded116,219 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 MOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 116,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside screen wash misaligned

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 111,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 108,385 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 108,385 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 105,063 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 105,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,088 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 96,010 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 96,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 93,068 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 84,598 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 84,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 80,136 miles

Damage To Boot Lid

Rear Parking Brake Grabbing Slightly

Fail 18 Dec 2017 80,132 miles

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

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

Front coil spring broken Both Sides (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (backup lamp On) (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking Brake Grabbing Slightly

Damage To Boot Lid

Pass 17 Dec 2016 66,330 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,132 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,422 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,168 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 52,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,085 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,363 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,039 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,427 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,966 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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L3 MOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L3 MOU, 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 L3 MOU registered?

L3 MOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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