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MV05 VYA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

264,103 mi
Last recorded264,103 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 264,103 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 258,016 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2024 258,016 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2023 247,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 230,426 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 213,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 199,717 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 199,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 190,530 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 183,624 miles

EMl on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

front licence plate damaged slightly

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 6 May 2017 183,624 miles

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

EMl on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

front licence plate damaged slightly

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 172,075 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

MIL on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front one damaged slightly (6.3.1d)

rear bumper damaged slightly n/s

under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 162,671 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 153,069 miles

Rear bumper slightly damage.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 132,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 112,632 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 112,632 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2011 90,966 miles

Nearside rear parking brake noisy when rotated, requires check.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes slightly uneven and slight runout

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

parking brake travel

Fail 23 Apr 2010 78,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes slightly uneven and slight runout

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

parking brake travel

Pass 15 May 2009 60,043 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 40,094 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 40,094 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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MV05 VYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MV05 VYA, 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 MV05 VYA registered?

MV05 VYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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