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P888 JME

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,500 mi
Last recorded168,500 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 JME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 168,500 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 153,582 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 153,582 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 136,836 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,494 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 101,065 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 87,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 87,836 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,573 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,232 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 52,163 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 42,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,888 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,243 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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P888 JME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P888 JME, 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 P888 JME registered?

P888 JME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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