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MF05 MTZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,867 mi
Last recorded78,867 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,867 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,480 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 75,476 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2016 67,322 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL 4 WHEELS (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 67,321 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL 4 WHEELS (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 60,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake pads look low not see well

Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust leak has been repaired

rear exhaust leaking & split, srs light on, back up lights on rear,

Fail 25 Feb 2013 53,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust leaking & split, srs light on, back up lights on rear,

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,187 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,168 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 39,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,062 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 27,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ registered?

MF05 MTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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