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M12 MTM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,137 mi
Last recorded89,137 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 MTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 89,137 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,126 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 89,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,529 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 88,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 88,524 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 87,670 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 87,231 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 87,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,009 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 86,008 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,263 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 78,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Brake warning light on dash

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 66,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,987 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,629 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

auto gearbox has an oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,792 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,325 miles

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED SLIGHTLY

O/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 28 Jan 2010 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED SLIGHTLY

O/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,738 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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M12 MTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M12 MTM, 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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M12 MTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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