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B10 PCC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

139,397 mi
Last recorded139,397 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 PCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 139,397 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 138,373 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s + o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 136,806 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 134,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 134,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 130,606 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,968 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 126,103 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 2x ()

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system secure

under trays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2019 118,591 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,119 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 100,016 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 100,016 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO HEADLIGHT PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 90,778 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 90,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,867 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 81,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,485 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,576 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,617 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 57,617 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 54,277 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 54,275 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,361 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 18,449 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,614 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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B10 PCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B10 PCC, 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 B10 PCC registered?

B10 PCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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