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DG05 VCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,694 mi
Last recorded106,694 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 101,218 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside brake disc faces are worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror loose on fixing point

Offside Rear Strong Advise, inner sidewall of tyre is cracking around the tyre but not exposing any inner ply at time of test, also air presure was low in tyre adjusted before brake test carried out

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie areas and spring cups corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside rubber valve stems cracking (4.1.D.1e)

horn note slightly low in operation

plastic under body covers fitted along underside concealing some items from view

Fail 9 Dec 2017 100,881 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubber stem cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside door mirror is slightly loose on its fixing

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall is cracking around the tyre

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside areas corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside rubber valve stems cracking (4.1.D.1e)

horn note slightly low in operation

plastic under body covers fitted concealing some items from veiw

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY STRONG ADVISE outer tread edge area is de-void of tread inner tread area wearing low, and inner side wall is cracking around tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 94,756 miles

Nearside Front indicator side repeater in mirrior is slightly insecure

Nearside Front mirrior is slightly insecure on its fixing

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 94,756 miles

Nearside Front indicator side repeater in mirrior is slightly insecure

Nearside Front mirrior is slightly insecure on its fixing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,202 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,693 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 85,693 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,713 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2011 68,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,996 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,741 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008

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 VCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

DG05 VCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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