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C887 MXX

2005 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 6370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,093 mi
Last recorded145,093 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Atego98,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC887 MXX
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,370cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 145,093 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 132,927 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 122,560 miles

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

Nearside Front slight wear caliper pin bushes

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

Offside Front slight wear caliper pin bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2023 105,753 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,847 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chip to windscreen

damage to nearside rear light lens/water ingress at light unit

Fail 14 Jan 2022 98,847 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chip to windscreen

damage to nearside rear light lens/water ingress at light unit

Pass 11 Mar 2021 97,856 miles

nearside front track rod end gaiter deteriorating

surface rusting on all brake disks

Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,795 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

chip in front windscreen

Fail 15 Apr 2019 94,795 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

chip in front windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front cab outline marker not working

Fail 23 Aug 2017 91,330 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front cab outline marker not working

Pass 23 Aug 2016 88,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,336 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 82,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cab tilt light illuminating

nearside & offside front brake disks rusting inside faces

Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cab tilt light illuminating

nearside & offside front brake disks rusting inside faces

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,320 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,296 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,027 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre tread chunk missing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,011 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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C887 MXX is a 2005 Mercedes Atego in White with a 6,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 98,986 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 Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C887 MXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Atego is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C887 MXX registered?

C887 MXX is a 2005 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is C887 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C887 MXX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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