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M888 MBO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,230 mi
Last recorded91,230 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 MBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 91,230 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

engine management light is on

Fail 8 Jul 2015

Offside 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 Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

engine management light is on

mileg not displayed

Fail 5 Jun 2014 84,907 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 75,073 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 75,020 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 61,043 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 52,956 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 52,956 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2010 44,421 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 44,421 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 35,501 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,859 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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M888 MBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M888 MBO, 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 M888 MBO registered?

M888 MBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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