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DE05 CCU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,023 mi
Last recorded89,023 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 CCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 89,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 86,540 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,178 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 80,178 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 70,720 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,155 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 61,984 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 55,696 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,318 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 44,342 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,919 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,202 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,791 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,948 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 30,823 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,121 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,092 miles

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

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

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 CCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CCU, 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 CCU registered?

DE05 CCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DE05 CCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 CCU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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