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M13 BUB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,151 mi
Last recorded136,151 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 BUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 136,151 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 136,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 132,557 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 132,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 128,183 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 123,008 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 119,232 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 117,058 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 114,398 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 110,640 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 110,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 108,138 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 105,436 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 101,884 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 98,261 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 89,336 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 81,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Dec 2011 62,829 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 62,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 57,472 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,596 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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M13 BUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M13 BUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M13 BUB registered?

M13 BUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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The MOT history for M13 BUB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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