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DC05 BWK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,768 mi
Last recorded91,768 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 91,768 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 11 Apr 2018 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,488 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2017 74,488 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn from inner edges

undertrays fitted cannot inspect some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,240 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 57,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,238 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 52,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,356 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 43,356 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,723 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre wall

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,229 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,732 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,756 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 22,756 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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DC05 BWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DC05 BWK, 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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DC05 BWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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