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DA05 GEU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,690 mi
Last recorded130,690 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 GEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 130,690 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking inside tread pattern

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 126,040 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 120,786 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 116,350 miles

Nearside Front Play in the steering rack components

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 116,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in the steering rack components

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,573 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 110,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 29 May 2013 94,276 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,518 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,741 miles

Front number plate is cracked

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,141 miles

Oil leak

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,797 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,330 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 GEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GEU, 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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DA05 GEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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