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DS05 GYY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,249 mi
Last recorded99,249 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 GYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 99,249 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 99,243 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,922 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,593 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,890 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 85,879 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,559 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 58,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,015 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,568 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,656 miles

n/s front tyre scrub outboard.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,075 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 30,008 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,067 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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DS05 GYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DS05 GYY, 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 DS05 GYY registered?

DS05 GYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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