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M33 RBM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,992 mi
Last recorded45,992 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 RBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 45,992 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 45,992 miles

Headlamp aim too high both lights (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 41,922 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 7 Feb 2025 41,922 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2024 39,456 miles

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

both rear tyres worn slightly on edges + getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2023 37,707 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 37,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 37,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive light mist of oil around gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 34,242 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 31,639 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox sump area

Pass 29 May 2018 30,304 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 28,387 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 27,420 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

both front tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,235 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)

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 18,207 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)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,123 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,342 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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M33 RBM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 M33 RBM, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M33 RBM registered?

M33 RBM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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