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DC05 CGY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,178 mi
Last recorded90,178 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 CGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,178 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 90,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,223 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 70,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,229 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,135 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,127 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 55,127 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,947 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 33,226 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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DC05 CGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CGY, 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 DC05 CGY registered?

DC05 CGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is DC05 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC05 CGY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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