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M21 LBS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,558 mi
Last recorded85,558 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 LBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 85,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 84,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 81,904 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,887 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 79,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 78,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres fitted incorrectly

Pass 27 Mar 2020 76,507 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe corroded and mounting points

Fail 26 Mar 2020 76,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe corroded and mounting points

Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,736 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 63,511 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,485 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 43,812 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,093 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 25,624 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,580 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,435 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,760 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,446 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,655 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,528 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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M21 LBS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M21 LBS, 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 M21 LBS registered?

M21 LBS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is M21 LBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 LBS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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