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MP02 PAN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,329 mi
Last recorded47,329 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP02 PAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 47,329 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 46,367 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 45,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 44,292 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 43,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 42,840 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 42,157 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 42,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 41,020 miles

both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

engine covers and under vehicle trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,677 miles

Underbody trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,323 miles

Tyres slightly worn on edge

Pass 12 Dec 2014 33,704 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,460 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 27,079 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,368 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 24,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2010 21,878 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,053 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,059 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)

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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MP02 PAN 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 MP02 PAN, 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 MP02 PAN registered?

MP02 PAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for MP02 PAN 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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