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P888 LSB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,504 mi
Last recorded69,504 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 LSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 69,504 miles

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2025 69,188 miles

general corrosion under body

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2023 68,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,946 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 63,819 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 63,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,771 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,616 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,991 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,884 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3.5 mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 55,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,338 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 53,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 52,280 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 52,270 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 50,538 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2012 49,664 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 48,173 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 46,430 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 41,597 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,453 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)

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 LSB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LSB, 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 LSB registered?

P888 LSB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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