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AC04 DWC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,814 mi
Last recorded84,814 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 DWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 84,814 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 83,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE & OFFSDIE MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 81,266 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 79,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 77,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 74,955 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,827 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front subframe and suspension components covered with surface corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and suspension components covered with surface corrosion

exhaust system deteriorating

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2019 69,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle components signs of corrosion

rear subframe signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2019 69,275 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle components signs of corrosion

rear subframe signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,067 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint marked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 62,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,015 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 59,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,301 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 58,300 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,021 miles

centre exhaust hanger corroded

offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,639 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,336 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

offide rear tyre close to legal limit and inner sidewall split deep but no visible cords exposed

Fail 16 Mar 2011 50,335 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

offide rear tyre close to legal limit and inner sidewall split deep but no visible cords exposed

Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,583 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 42,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,292 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,044 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge, also smooth.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,865 miles

condition of front reg plate

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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AC04 DWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AC04 DWC, 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 AC04 DWC registered?

AC04 DWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is AC04 DWC safe to buy?

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