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A14 DKO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,651 mi
Last recorded81,651 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 DKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,651 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 81,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 80,039 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,184 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 76,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,244 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,377 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,154 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,314 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,213 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,122 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 57,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,556 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,165 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,082 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,744 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,321 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,971 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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A14 DKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A14 DKO, 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 A14 DKO registered?

A14 DKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is A14 DKO safe to buy?

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