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MF05 MSX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,129 mi
Last recorded70,129 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 MSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 70,129 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 70,128 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,097 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,522 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 62,413 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,075 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 56,947 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 54,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,256 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 27 Feb 2014 39,526 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 36,601 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,601 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,821 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,168 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,961 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,088 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,618 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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MF05 MSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 MF05 MSX, 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 MF05 MSX registered?

MF05 MSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is MF05 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 MSX 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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