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8429 DF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,149 mi
Last recorded28,149 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8429 DF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 28,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 28,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 27,751 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 27,512 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 27,124 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 27,122 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 26,860 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 26,126 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 25,033 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 24,139 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,937 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,681 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 19,291 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 16,094 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 13,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 11,688 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 10,510 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 9,734 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 9,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 8,582 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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8429 DF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 8429 DF, 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 8429 DF registered?

8429 DF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is 8429 DF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8429 DF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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