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DG05 VFH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,828 mi
Last recorded157,828 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 157,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front drivers door mirror slight discolouration

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 144,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 131,713 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 123,494 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 123,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 115,881 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 110,871 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 107,297 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 107,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 107,289 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,590 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 97,500 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 97,500 miles

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 79,289 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 79,289 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 63,121 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 63,121 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,217 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,240 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cut to tyre wall but not to core

o/s/f tyre slight wear to outside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,912 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 40,791 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 VFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

DG05 VFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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