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DA05 TNK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,550 mi
Last recorded114,550 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 114,550 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 114,524 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working indicator within wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front headlights in poor condition

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute flashing to fast (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate is damaged and rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 107,576 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,391 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 97,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear cross member

plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 86,857 miles

slight wear to both front brake discs

some corrosion to inside edges of both rear brake discs

some deterioration to exhaust centre silencer

Fail 13 Nov 2015 86,857 miles

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

slight wear to both front brake discs

some corrosion to inside edges of both rear brake discs

some deterioration to exhaust centre silencer

Pass 24 Nov 2014 74,578 miles

ns rear tyre wearing low

os rear tyre worn to legal limit in centre of tread

slight corrosion to inner and outer edge of ns rear brake disc

some corrosion to exhaust centre section

Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,179 miles

slight corrosion to centre exhaust silencer

slight corrosion to inner and outer edges of both front brake discs

Fail 18 Nov 2013 63,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to centre exhaust silencer

slight corrosion to inner and outer edges of both front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,064 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 60,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,989 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 49,881 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 May 2011 49,880 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,187 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 42,132 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,285 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)

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 TNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TNK, 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 TNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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