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MAC 11M

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,660 mi
Last recorded51,660 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAC 11M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 51,660 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2025 51,072 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jan 2024 50,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2023 49,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2022 48,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2021 47,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2020 46,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2019 44,803 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 44,797 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 43,001 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on side wall (4.1.E.1)

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 39,073 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 39,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 37,331 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 35,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,809 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,184 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,122 miles

Nail/screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,754 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 23,754 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,706 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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MAC 11M is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MAC 11M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MAC 11M registered?

MAC 11M is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is MAC 11M safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAC 11M shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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