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MB04 DON

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,182 mi
Last recorded101,182 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 DON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 101,182 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,315 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,647 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 99,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 95,410 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,227 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 90,695 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,612 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 89,612 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,352 miles

o/s/r brake very slightly binding

under floor cover loose

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,207 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 74,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,964 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,130 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,850 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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MB04 DON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MB04 DON, 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 MB04 DON registered?

MB04 DON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is MB04 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB04 DON shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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