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MM05 WBT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,563 mi
Last recorded154,563 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 WBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 154,563 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 149,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 145,003 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2022 139,012 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 139,012 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 135,014 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside+offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 124,379 miles

Offside Front anti-roll bar link rubber slightly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2018 111,426 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 103,525 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,281 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sidewall damage nearside front tyre

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,866 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 64,865 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,309 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,609 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,684 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 28,828 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,476 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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MM05 WBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MM05 WBT, 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 MM05 WBT registered?

MM05 WBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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