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P24 MUL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,421 mi
Last recorded92,421 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 MUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 92,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts and both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake low at 16 %

Fail 18 Jan 2021 92,386 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and loose into box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested says oil sensor fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and too dim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts and both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp aim poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake low at 16 %

Pass 30 Jan 2020 90,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 90,860 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 84,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,263 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,387 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 74,385 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 70,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,380 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,858 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 57,915 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,533 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 48,568 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 39,506 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 30,897 miles

All four tyres close to legal limit.

Fail 14 Feb 2009 30,897 miles

All four tyres close to legal limit.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 21,402 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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P24 MUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P24 MUL, 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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P24 MUL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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