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DG05 PEP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,979 mi
Last recorded117,979 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 PEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 117,979 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 117,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 117,607 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 117,602 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 116,362 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 116,357 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 115,567 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2018 115,559 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2017 115,122 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 115,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipe security.

Pass 16 Oct 2016 113,620 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 113,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 112,468 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 107,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 102,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 97,719 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 90,938 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,125 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,187 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,062 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,274 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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DG05 PEP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG05 PEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 PEP registered?

DG05 PEP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DG05 PEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 PEP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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