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D6 DSR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,550 mi
Last recorded128,550 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 DSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 128,550 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 126,740 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,753 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 122,770 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,674 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,498 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 115,980 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 114,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 110,847 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 107,963 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 105,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 102,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 99,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust support bracket corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 99,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust support bracket corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2012 150,336 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,440 miles

nearside front tyre getting low outer edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,576 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 76,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,218 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 70,218 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,073 miles

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

cut in nsf tyre wall .

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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D6 DSR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D6 DSR, 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 D6 DSR registered?

D6 DSR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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The MOT history for D6 DSR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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