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DA05 BTX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,300 mi
Last recorded123,300 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 123,300 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 120,688 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 118,197 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 114,907 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 111,748 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 109,890 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 107,985 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 107,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 105,713 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 103,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 101,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 99,030 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 95,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,914 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 90,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 86,448 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,448 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,412 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,275 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,244 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 40,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,003 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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DA05 BTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DA05 BTX, 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 DA05 BTX?

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What year was DA05 BTX registered?

DA05 BTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is DA05 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 BTX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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