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DG05 LML

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,904 mi
Last recorded114,904 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 114,904 miles

suspension knock from front ...noticed on test drive. investigate

Fail 19 Jun 2019 114,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

suspension knock from front ...noticed on test drive. investigate

Pass 8 Jun 2018 109,305 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,765 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 106,763 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,870 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,546 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,969 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,051 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 73,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,295 miles

All four tyre sidewalls in poor condition.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 69,295 miles

All four tyre sidewalls in poor condition.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,131 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,299 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 51,297 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut. Does not meet fail criteria.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,647 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,057 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,268 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)

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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DG05 LML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG05 LML, 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 DG05 LML registered?

DG05 LML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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