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DN54 VDM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,719 mi
Last recorded163,719 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 163,719 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plus both rear coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 158,139 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s fronts (slight play ) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

early signs of age related corrosion to most underneath components

early signs of age related cracking to most rear rubber suspension bushes

n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

o/s/front tyre has slight wear to the inner edge

various plastic factory undertrays fitted obscuring components pipes and panels

Fail 19 Jan 2022 158,139 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s rear (uppers and lowers) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/front (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s fronts (slight play ) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

early signs of age related corrosion to most underneath components

early signs of age related cracking to most rear rubber suspension bushes

n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

o/s/front tyre has slight wear to the inner edge

various plastic factory undertrays fitted obscuring components pipes and panels

Pass 19 Jan 2021 154,187 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (slight play) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s headlamp has a slight poor beam image

various factory plastic undertrays and over sills fitted obscuring components and panels

Pass 20 Jan 2020 150,712 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

o/s front tyre has slight wear on the edges

various plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 20 Jan 2020 150,712 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

o/s front tyre has slight wear on the edges

various plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Jan 2019 145,014 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear ()

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 21 Jan 2019 145,014 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear ()

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Jan 2018 139,648 miles

various plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components and metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Jan 2017 133,306 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 125,777 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 113,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting bracket broke but system still adequately supported

Fail 21 Jan 2015 113,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting bracket broke but system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Jan 2014 99,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted obscuring sills

Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,141 miles

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

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

rear pads can not be fully assesed furthur investigation recomended

Fail 20 Jan 2012 75,141 miles

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

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

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

rear pads can not be fully assesed furthur investigation recomended

Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,555 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,585 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,404 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 31,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 16,779 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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DN54 VDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN54 VDM, 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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DN54 VDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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