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M20 MTC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,636 mi
Last recorded62,636 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

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 62,636 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2025 60,914 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f + n/s/f + n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 58,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 55,613 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r + n/s/r + n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 55,613 miles

Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r + n/s/r + n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 55,604 miles

Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r + n/s/r + n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,177 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,999 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,999 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 51,703 miles

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,039 miles

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,720 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2016 48,207 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,808 miles

Nearside Front worn to edge

child seat fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 44,806 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front worn to edge

child seat fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2014 40,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f ball joints noisey lock to lock

Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,712 miles

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

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

o/s/f ball joints noisey lock to lock

Pass 16 Oct 2013 36,473 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,961 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 23,344 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,399 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,260 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 MTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MTC, 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 MTC registered?

M20 MTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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