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M80 WGM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,091 mi
Last recorded129,091 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 WGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 129,091 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 129,091 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 122,024 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 122,024 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 119,098 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 119,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 106,995 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 98,497 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre has 4mm tread

Pass 18 Jul 2020 88,916 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 75,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,506 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 59,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 47,823 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 28,637 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 9,852 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 9,697 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 9,440 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 8,080 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 7,610 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 6,812 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 5,174 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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M80 WGM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc 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 M80 WGM, 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 M80 WGM registered?

M80 WGM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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