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L8 RHC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,821 mi
Last recorded75,821 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 RHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 75,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 72,747 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 72,747 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 72,424 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 72,204 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 71,335 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 70,096 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 70,096 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,751 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,005 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 67,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,748 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,758 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,090 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,190 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,363 miles

particulate filter fitted so smoke emmission negligible. no print out.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,778 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 26,778 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,741 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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L8 RHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L8 RHC, 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 L8 RHC registered?

L8 RHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is L8 RHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 RHC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L8 RHC have outstanding finance?

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