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MA05 XTY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,091 mi
Last recorded31,091 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 XTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 31,091 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 30,107 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 29,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 28,319 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 27,468 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 26,562 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 25,963 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 24,641 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 23,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall beading (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 21,676 miles

slight corrosion to suspension coil springs.

Pass 25 May 2016 19,644 miles

off side rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 13 May 2015 17,692 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 15,760 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 13,449 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 11,851 miles

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

n/s/f & both rear tyres cuts in sidewall beadings but no canvas showing

Pass 6 May 2011 10,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 8,574 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 6,913 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 5,542 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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MA05 XTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MA05 XTY, 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 MA05 XTY registered?

MA05 XTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is MA05 XTY safe to buy?

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