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C18 MBC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,694 mi
Last recorded87,694 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 MBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 87,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 84,567 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,794 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 81,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 79,079 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 75,640 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 72,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 70,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 70,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 65,765 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 65,765 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 63,272 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 60,525 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,571 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 57,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,923 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,952 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,222 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 37,069 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,129 miles

n/s and o/s front wheels have play

Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,351 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,936 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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C18 MBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C18 MBC, 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 C18 MBC registered?

C18 MBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is C18 MBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 MBC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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