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M20 KLC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,841 mi
Last recorded73,841 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 KLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,841 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 73,007 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,367 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,614 miles

Front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and scored

Front brake pads worn low

Rear tyres becoming low on tread

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 10 Nov 2022 71,600 miles

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

Front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and scored

Front brake pads worn low

Rear tyres becoming low on tread

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 11 Nov 2021 70,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and scored

front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,803 miles

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and scored

rear tyres becoming low on tread

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 15 May 2019 67,512 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 65,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking up (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking up (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs starting to become worn,lipped and scored

Pass 9 May 2017 63,937 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2016 60,843 miles

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming worn

front tyres worn on edges

inspection covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 60,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern - possible bulb in wrong/insecure (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming worn

front tyres worn on edges

inspection covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 58,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 55,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 51,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 48,138 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 44,762 miles

Rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,360 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,611 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 17,754 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 17,754 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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M20 KLC 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 M20 KLC, 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 M20 KLC registered?

M20 KLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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The MOT history for M20 KLC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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