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610 DBC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,905 mi
Last recorded45,905 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration610 DBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 45,905 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2024 43,826 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 40,828 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 40,828 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 40,821 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 39,944 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 39,944 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 37,096 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 28,881 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 27,716 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 27,712 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 25,559 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 22,943 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 20,112 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 20,112 miles

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)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,136 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 14,054 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 11,283 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 9,167 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 9,167 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2008 6,283 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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610 DBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 610 DBC, 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 610 DBC registered?

610 DBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is 610 DBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 610 DBC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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