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D26 CHW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests45 (34 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate75.6%

Mileage

115,133 mi
Last recorded115,133 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 CHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

34 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 115,133 miles

Nearside Front day time running light n/w

Fail 7 Apr 2026 115,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light n/w

Pass 29 Jul 2025 154,357 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 111,441 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear outer cv boots. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing through (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle components.

Fail 7 Apr 2025 111,438 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipes touching and insecure. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear outer cv boots. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing through (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle components.

Pass 17 Apr 2024 152,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2024 108,370 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 149,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2023 104,581 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2023 104,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 149,145 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To Rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 99,092 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 148,528 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 148,528 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S to O/S above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 92,460 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 146,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,732 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 91,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 140,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 88,853 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 119,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,639 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,344 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,703 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 95,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported cable tie fitted to flexi needs metal clip (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,967 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,097 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 82,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,048 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,030 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 76,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 70,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 69,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,812 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,501 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 65,473 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 3 May 2011 51,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers slightly worn

nearside & offside front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 May 2011 51,545 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly worn

nearside & offside front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,059 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,963 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 53,459 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,644 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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D26 CHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.6%.

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 D26 CHW, 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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D26 CHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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