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DA05 FZT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

232,408 mi
Last recorded232,408 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 232,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 215,157 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear box blowing slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2020 215,149 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear box blowing slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2019 206,234 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 199,251 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 11 Apr 2017 194,133 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both rear beam bushes (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 188,097 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 188,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 178,468 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 178,468 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 163,515 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 146,520 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 123,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 122,184 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 122,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 106,267 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 106,267 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,264 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,969 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 FZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA05 FZT, 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 DA05 FZT registered?

DA05 FZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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