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DE05 AOW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,920 mi
Last recorded164,920 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 164,920 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 164,920 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 161,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 160,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion and suspension corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 159,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2020 156,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 135,204 miles

dpf no smoke

Pass 6 Apr 2018 130,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Fail 27 Mar 2018 130,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 127,281 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 122,973 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust slightly deteriorating

Fail 5 Apr 2016 122,973 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust slightly deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2015 118,425 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 118,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 116,528 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,852 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly cracking in tread + on sidewall

rear exhaust slightly detiriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 107,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 105,065 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 105,058 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 74,249 miles

front brake discs worn

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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DE05 AOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DE05 AOW, 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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DE05 AOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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