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A13 CMS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,712 mi
Last recorded126,712 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 CMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 126,712 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 12 May 2025 126,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 May 2024 116,586 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 May 2023 110,424 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Apr 2022 104,316 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 100,384 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 100,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,411 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 77,832 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,008 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,008 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 60,878 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 60,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,171 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,785 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,953 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 40,748 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Dec 2010 40,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,581 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,230 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 20,239 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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A13 CMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A13 CMS, 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 A13 CMS registered?

A13 CMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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