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MC05 WVA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,594 mi
Last recorded79,594 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 WVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 79,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 73,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,341 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 71,481 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,209 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,655 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,896 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,587 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 61,587 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,966 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 59,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,022 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,048 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,954 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,504 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,985 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,167 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,144 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,817 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 14,766 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,766 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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MC05 WVA 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 85.7%.

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 MC05 WVA, 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 MC05 WVA registered?

MC05 WVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is MC05 WVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC05 WVA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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