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B22 DCR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,564 mi
Last recorded74,564 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 DCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 74,564 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,614 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 66,033 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 62,819 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 58,531 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 52,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 47,525 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 47,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 41,499 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 41,499 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 36,674 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,368 miles

o/s/f/tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2016 34,219 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 33,437 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,573 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,291 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,469 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,821 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,438 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,131 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,329 miles

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

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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B22 DCR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B22 DCR, 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

How do I check the history of B22 DCR?

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What year was B22 DCR registered?

B22 DCR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is B22 DCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 DCR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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