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DA05 SHX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,900 mi
Last recorded109,900 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 109,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 107,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 106,390 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 106,388 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,526 miles

Front suspension weak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,834 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 103,831 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 102,775 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 100,226 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,876 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 97,798 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,597 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 91,254 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 86,815 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Dec 2012 80,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,218 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,865 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 46,321 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,510 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 30,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

DA05 SHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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