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M100 MDM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

306,125 mi
Last recorded306,125 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 MDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 306,125 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 306,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 185,350 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 176,204 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 169,932 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 159,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 143,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 143,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 134,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 111,325 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 111,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 104,992 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 99,839 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 94,827 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 88,923 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,267 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 82,220 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 74,576 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 67,696 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,010 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 66,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,802 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 16 Sep 2009 38,490 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,216 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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M100 MDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 M100 MDM, 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 M100 MDM registered?

M100 MDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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