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488 BOB

2000 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

99,207 mi
Last recorded99,207 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C92,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration488 BOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 99,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,841 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 92,761 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,889 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 82,338 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 82,291 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 80,320 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2019 76,099 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2018 71,535 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 67,222 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 62,287 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 52,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,891 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,782 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 39,710 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 36,926 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,948 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 33,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,953 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,693 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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488 BOB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,655 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 488 BOB, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 488 BOB registered?

488 BOB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is 488 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 488 BOB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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