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A5 OBC

2000 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,412 mi
Last recorded79,412 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C92,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 79,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower RUSTY

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 76,821 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 76,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 74,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,490 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 69,490 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear outer position light not working

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 64,604 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 64,604 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust bracket broken (corroded)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,415 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,065 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 55,065 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 50,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 48,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,775 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 38,404 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,695 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,376 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,882 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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A5 OBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A5 OBC, 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 A5 OBC registered?

A5 OBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is A5 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 OBC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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