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DA05 SKE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,477 mi
Last recorded140,477 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 SKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 140,477 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 136,430 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 129,109 miles

rear brake pipes over fuel tank corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 116,407 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 116,061 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight smear on drivers wiper blade.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 90,464 miles

os mirror loose

Fail 30 Jun 2014 90,463 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

os mirror loose

Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 58,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,666 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres 3mm tread.

Fail 18 Jun 2011 40,647 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres 3mm tread.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,621 miles

TYRES :- Both rear tyres partworn n/s/r outer sidewall major repair (no repair number),o/s/r plug repair.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,759 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,165 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 SKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 SKE, 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 SKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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