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P333 BUR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,003 mi
Last recorded49,003 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 BUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 49,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 48,987 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 47,717 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 46,172 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 46,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 43,664 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 14 Jan 2022 41,397 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 11 Jan 2022 41,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2021 39,280 miles

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

undertrays fitted underside obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jan 2021 39,276 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted underside obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,195 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 13 Jan 2020 37,195 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 35,389 miles

rear exhaust box joint rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2018 33,943 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 11 Jan 2018 33,943 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 31,598 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 14 Jan 2016 30,068 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,135 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 25,329 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 22,763 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,269 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 14,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 10,715 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 9,663 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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P333 BUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P333 BUR, 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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P333 BUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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