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DF54 FLE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,950 mi
Last recorded164,950 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 FLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 164,950 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 153,088 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 153,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 140,718 miles

Front Engine under tray loose, 4 fixings missing

Front NSF and OSF brake disc splash shield corroded and holed

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Noise from handbrake under operation, slight handbrake drag noted (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 139,126 miles

Front Engine under-tray slightly loose

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Front NSF and OSF brake back plate/splash guard is corroded and holed

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen in places (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 137,242 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2022 137,242 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2021 135,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 134,442 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (NSF&OSF and NSR&OSR) tyre slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 134,442 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Not hold the pedal at all! (1.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake disc (NSF&OSF and NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side , NSF&OSF. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (NSF&OSF and NSR&OSR) tyre slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 131,398 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 129,887 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 129,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 128,139 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 117,800 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 106,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

smell of diesel from engine area, no signs of an obvious leak / engine covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 106,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

smell of diesel from engine area, no signs of an obvious leak / engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,288 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 95,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 24,019 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,785 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,516 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,818 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 FLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF54 FLE, 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 FLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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