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DN05 DXL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,108 mi
Last recorded108,108 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 DXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 108,108 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

factory fitted undertrays fitted not allowing full underbody inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2021 108,033 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light not all the bulbs are working

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Offside Front Lower drivers door is corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its associated parts springs and arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill and under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2021 108,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Upper stop light not all the bulbs are working

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front brake back plate is corroded

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

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

Offside Front Lower drivers door is corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its associated parts springs and arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear did not lock on the hand brake

Nearside side repeater is broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its associated parts coil springs and suspension arms e.t.c (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill and under covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2019 107,282 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside plastic sill covers and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside plastic sill covers under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its associated parts ,coil springs and suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,866 miles

Nearside Handbrake may require adjustment or repairs

Pass 30 May 2017 78,478 miles

Handbrake efficiency jet met required limits. May require adjustments

Pass 22 Jun 2016 72,662 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,295 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,294 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 67,850 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 67,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 57,293 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 May 2012 57,046 miles

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

chuild seat fitted near side rear

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,382 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 51,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,339 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 38,284 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 31,338 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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DN05 DXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN05 DXL, 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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DN05 DXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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