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DU05 AWO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,153 mi
Last recorded115,153 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 AWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 115,153 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 118,321 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 122,150 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 113,723 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 99,980 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 99,978 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,161 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,017 miles

PARKING BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTMENT.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 50,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

PARKING BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTMENT.

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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DU05 AWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU05 AWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU05 AWO registered?

DU05 AWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is DU05 AWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 AWO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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