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DB05 LOU

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,855 mi
Last recorded36,855 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 LOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 36,855 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 31,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 24,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 19,596 miles

rear pads low

Fail 5 Sep 2023 19,596 miles

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

rear pads low

Pass 26 Aug 2022 14,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 11,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 9,656 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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DB05 LOU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 DB05 LOU, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB05 LOU registered?

DB05 LOU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2018.

Is DB05 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB05 LOU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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