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DE05 ATN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,710 mi
Last recorded98,710 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ATN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2024 98,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear centre stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Feb 2023 92,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 92,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,899 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 86,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high DONE (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 81,547 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 81,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2019 72,887 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 61,508 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,626 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,582 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 38,582 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,958 miles

nsfront tyre close to cords on outer edge

osfront tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2010 25,646 miles

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

offside rear tyre has deep cut in tread area caused by glass chip which is still embedded and therefore cant determine if cords are reached.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,703 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,343 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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DE05 ATN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ATN, 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 DE05 ATN registered?

DE05 ATN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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