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DG05 ZPB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,012 mi
Last recorded100,012 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 100,012 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 99,783 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone lower arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower wishbone arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,330 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 94,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 86,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 83,224 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 83,224 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Bottom ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,492 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 75,519 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 71,846 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,979 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 61,705 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,317 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 57,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,214 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,777 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 19,530 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,132 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 ZPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB registered?

DG05 ZPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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