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DE05 KOD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,152 mi
Last recorded79,152 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 79,152 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 76,832 miles

Cover with under body seal all over place

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 73,176 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 69,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,221 miles

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

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

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,838 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,797 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,701 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,739 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,234 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,669 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,482 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)

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 KOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 KOD registered?

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

Is DE05 KOD safe to buy?

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