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DN05 XTA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Cream Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,820 mi
Last recorded93,820 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 XTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 93,820 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

air intake boost leak from n/s/f inter cooler charge pipe

engine management light Inoperative or indicating a malfunction - diesel vehicle, see manual for requirements

Fail 20 Aug 2022 93,818 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

air intake boost leak from n/s/f inter cooler charge pipe

engine management light Inoperative or indicating a malfunction - diesel vehicle, see manual for requirements

Pass 20 Jul 2021 91,055 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear of center section mount corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are slightly perished in the bottom of the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 91,055 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear of center section mount corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are slightly perished in the bottom of the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 90,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 87,460 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 29 May 2019 83,619 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 78,715 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 75,371 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 75,371 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 70,853 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 68,190 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 68,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 63,400 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 63,393 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,820 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,759 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,819 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,643 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 21,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 16 Jun 2009 18,864 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,942 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 XTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Cream with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 XTA, 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 DN05 XTA registered?

DN05 XTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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