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C14 RBC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,218 mi
Last recorded84,218 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 RBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 84,218 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 84,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,492 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,033 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 81,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 80,992 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing of letters and numbers incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing of letters and numbers incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 78,369 miles

covers on engine bay and underneath.

Fail 13 Sep 2018 78,368 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

covers on engine bay and underneath.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,955 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,039 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,469 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,441 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,577 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 12,627 miles

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

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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C14 RBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C14 RBC, 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 C14 RBC registered?

C14 RBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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