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CB05 ATB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,803 mi
Last recorded182,803 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB05 ATB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 182,803 miles

Bonnet stays weak

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

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

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

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

Top engine cover fitted ; Sill guards fitted ; Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2021 182,803 miles

Bonnet stays weak

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

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

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

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

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

Top engine cover fitted ; Sill guards fitted ; Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 176,546 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered with protective trim, unable to fully assess component integrity (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered with protective trim, unable to fully assess component integrity (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 10 Nov 2020 176,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered with protective trim, unable to fully assess component integrity (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered with protective trim, unable to fully assess component integrity (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 9 Nov 2019 168,424 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 158,514 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 149,029 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 147,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 141,224 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 141,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 135,016 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 129,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 120,949 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,250 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 98,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,614 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 85,612 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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 1 Feb 2011 66,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,468 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 45,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,099 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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CB05 ATB 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 CB05 ATB, 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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CB05 ATB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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