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PC05 MWC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,926 mi
Last recorded124,926 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC05 MWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 124,926 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 114,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,680 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 94,882 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 84,746 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 84,746 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 80,341 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,085 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,570 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,519 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake release

wipers

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,524 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 52,496 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,748 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,602 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,877 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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PC05 MWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 PC05 MWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PC05 MWC registered?

PC05 MWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is PC05 MWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PC05 MWC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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