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DC05 GAA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,035 mi
Last recorded247,035 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 GAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 247,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Door Corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 247,028 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Door Corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 242,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Drivers Door Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 242,906 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Drivers Door Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 238,049 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Door Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 237,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Door Corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 231,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 222,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 208,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Join (7.1.2)

Plastic Covers Blocking Full Inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2017 202,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 202,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 195,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 186,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 186,044 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 175,524 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 170,698 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 6,189 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 139,803 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,752 miles

Advise SRS light on

Pass 18 Apr 2009 92,301 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 GAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC05 GAA, 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 GAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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