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P12 WHE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,278 mi
Last recorded128,278 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 WHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 128,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 122,393 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover split

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

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose perished

Offside Front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover split

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

Offside Rear brake flexi hose perished

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Rear springs corroded

exhaust bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Fail 26 Apr 2016 122,165 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover split

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

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose perished

Offside Front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover split

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

Offside Rear brake flexi hose perished

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Rear springs corroded

exhaust bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Pass 14 Feb 2015 116,127 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,070 miles

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

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

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2014 103,069 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2013 88,985 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,815 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 80,755 miles

play in both front wheels

Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,335 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 63,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 29,499 miles

front brake discs ridged slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre low on tread

oil leak from around gearbox area

Pass 11 Jan 2008 10,732 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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P12 WHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P12 WHE, 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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P12 WHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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