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DF54 OEW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,438 mi
Last recorded106,438 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 OEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 106,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 103,656 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE LOW

Offside DOOR MIRROR MARKED

Offside 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 14 Sep 2021 89,404 miles

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE LOW

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 84,410 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 79,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2017 75,264 miles

Offside Front o/s front exhaust support bracket broken.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,386 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 60,501 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 55,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 55,688 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 51,650 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,839 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,227 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,227 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,748 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,195 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,914 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 18,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer shoulder

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

severe oil leak.

slight judder on front brakes

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 OEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

DF54 OEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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