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DF54 EHG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,411 mi
Last recorded136,411 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 EHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 136,411 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 136,411 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 137,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 122,835 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 112,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 104,528 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

E M L is on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 104,528 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

E M L is on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 104,148 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

EMISSIONS VERY CLEAN 0.04K

EML ON

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Fail 21 Nov 2016 103,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 94,504 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 94,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2015 88,832 miles

Damage to screen outside the drivers veiw of the road

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 6 May 2015 88,831 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to screen outside the drivers veiw of the road

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 1 May 2014 85,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 75,350 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 75,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,051 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 52,783 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,508 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 38,508 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,368 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2008 28,061 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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DF54 EHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF54 EHG, 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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DF54 EHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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