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DF54 FLL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,138 mi
Last recorded58,138 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 FLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 58,138 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 58,119 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2024 53,879 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 53,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 50,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 49,696 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 49,683 miles

Brake cable insecure Front to Rear (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 49,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,854 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 47,854 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,605 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 44,605 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,368 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Offside Door check strap broken

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 46,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Offside Door check strap broken

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads low approx. 2.5 mm

Fail 31 Mar 2016 35,939 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working drivers mirror indicator not operating correctly (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads low approx. 2.5 mm

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 33,729 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door check strap snapped/broken

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,519 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 29,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,465 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 27,465 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,684 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 24,684 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,681 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 16,348 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 FLL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FLL, 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 DF54 FLL registered?

DF54 FLL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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