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P969 BER

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 BER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 107,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 104,031 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,662 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack suggest replacement

Pass 15 May 2019 97,021 miles

o/s/rear and o/s/front tyres cracking

Fail 14 May 2019 97,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/rear and o/s/front tyres cracking

Pass 21 May 2018 93,708 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 89,849 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 82,696 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,746 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2014 76,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged

off side front tyre worn on the outer edge and cracking on the tread

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2012 68,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 64,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 57,975 miles

child seat fitted offside rear

front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 29 May 2009 49,909 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 38,425 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 38,425 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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P969 BER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P969 BER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P969 BER registered?

P969 BER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is P969 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P969 BER shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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