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M500 RGT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,631 mi
Last recorded41,631 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 RGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 41,631 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 41,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 34,953 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 33,548 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 32,757 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 31,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 31,366 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 30,852 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 30,038 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 28,919 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 27,197 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 25,524 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,489 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 24,489 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 23,306 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,913 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,127 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 16,490 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,810 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 11,365 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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M500 RGT 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 90.5%.

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 M500 RGT, 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 M500 RGT registered?

M500 RGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is M500 RGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 RGT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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