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MBZ 898

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,300 mi
Last recorded72,300 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 898
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 72,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 71,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 71,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer ball joint boot as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer ball joint boot twisted and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 70,124 miles

Coil spring corroded both coil springs heavy surface corrosion and pitting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm .. limit 1,5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 69,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 68,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 66,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,820 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,044 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,802 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 58,802 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,951 miles

front tyre edges worn

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,803 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyre edges worn

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,853 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 39,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,338 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,914 miles

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

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

parking brake travel high

Fail 11 Sep 2009 27,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake travel high

Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,778 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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MBZ 898 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MBZ 898, 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 MBZ 898 registered?

MBZ 898 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is MBZ 898 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 898 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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