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DF05 DAZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,935 mi
Last recorded91,935 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 DAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 91,935 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 91,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside minor stone chip on screen

Fail 31 Jul 2025 91,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside minor stone chip on screen

Pass 5 Aug 2024 90,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm boot slight deterioration (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 89,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control ball joint boot slight deterioration (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 87,977 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 86,859 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres skimming 2mm marker bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 86,858 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box and rear pipe brackets corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres skimming 2mm marker bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,026 miles

both rear exhaust hangers corroded

both rear tyres 2 mm 245 x 40 x 17

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2020 86,025 miles

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

both rear tyres 2 mm 245 x 40 x 17

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,212 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 18 Apr 2019 84,208 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,616 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,686 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,639 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 78,639 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,833 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,968 miles

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

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

front suspenion low

Fail 2 Oct 2014 71,901 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension low

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,480 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,756 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 49,756 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 24,500 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 29,454 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 17,714 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,026 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,071 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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DF05 DAZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DF05 DAZ, 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 DF05 DAZ registered?

DF05 DAZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is DF05 DAZ safe to buy?

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