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DU05 AWR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,809 mi
Last recorded85,809 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 AWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 85,809 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 81,043 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also slight binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 81,041 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also slight binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 78,327 miles

Engine/body covers fitted to underside of the vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,368 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 66,065 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1/4. 205/55R16V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. 205/55R16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 60,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,217 miles

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

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

offside nearside front brake disc back plates deteriorated

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

unable to check full length of front to rear brake pipes due to covers and fuel tank

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,203 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

offside nearside front brake disc back plates deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

slight travel on foot pedal

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

exhaust rear section slight corrosion

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,927 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front wheels require tracking

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge just legal

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full length of front to rear brake pipes due to fuel tank and covers

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,887 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,632 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,984 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,868 miles

offside front floor under tray slight damage

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

unable to check full length of sills due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,237 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre on 2mm

slight wear on outter edge on offside front tyre

unable to check all of underside of vehicle due to plastic cover

Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,071 miles

1-N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL HAS CUT IN IT.2-BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON OUTER EDGES.

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 22,071 miles

1-N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL HAS CUT IN IT.2-BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON OUTER EDGES.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 AWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AWR, 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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DU05 AWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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