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C16 MMT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,501 mi
Last recorded106,501 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 MMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 106,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Feb 2024 106,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 100,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 100,279 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,588 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,551 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 86,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,153 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 84,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,711 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 75,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,134 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 55,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 47,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,440 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,561 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 36,852 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,258 miles

O/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGE.

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 29,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGE.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,699 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 23,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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C16 MMT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C16 MMT, 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 C16 MMT registered?

C16 MMT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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