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DC54 CGF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,296 mi
Last recorded161,296 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 CGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 161,296 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 161,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 153,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 153,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 143,519 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Fail 18 Feb 2017 143,519 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Pass 27 Feb 2016 134,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear bothside tyres has cracks on outer and inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,249 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 112,445 miles

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

Off side rear tyre has cuts on outer tyre wall

Fail 13 Feb 2014 112,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Off side rear tyre has cuts on outer tyre wall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 110,345 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 7 Mar 2013 110,345 miles

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

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 30 Jan 2012 107,218 miles

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

advise handbrake light flicker on off

Pass 2 Feb 2011 104,717 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 102,930 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 102,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 99,005 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 99,005 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 81,383 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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DC54 CGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DC54 CGF, 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 DC54 CGF registered?

DC54 CGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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