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M70 RAO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,480 mi
Last recorded158,480 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 RAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 158,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 155,090 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 152,440 miles

Front engine covers fitted

Front oil leeks

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2024 152,440 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch broken (4.5.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front engine covers fitted

Front oil leeks

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2023 148,715 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 142,794 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 139,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 139,807 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 133,647 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 133,647 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 126,577 miles

Nearside Front mirror loose

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,934 miles

Nearside & Offside steering inner arms have slight movement at their fixings

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 118,934 miles

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

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

Nearside & Offside steering inner arms have slight movement at their fixings

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 106,795 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 93,751 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN FITTED OR SCORED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKEND.

Pass 22 Aug 2015 85,693 miles

Rear exhaust section (bracket) broken

Fail 22 Aug 2015 85,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust section (bracket) broken

Pass 30 Aug 2014 77,164 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 69,473 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,024 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,941 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,093 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers slightly smearing screen.

Pass 15 Aug 2009 39,088 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 29,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 29,922 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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M70 RAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M70 RAO, 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 M70 RAO registered?

M70 RAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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