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DU05 AXH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,282 mi
Last recorded78,282 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 AXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 78,282 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 76,583 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 74,228 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,981 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,565 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,906 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,466 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 61,966 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 61,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,598 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,324 miles

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)

both rear springs deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,077 miles

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

rear springs corroding

Fail 17 Feb 2014 47,075 miles

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

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

rear springs corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,793 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,891 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,535 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,765 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,975 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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DU05 AXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 AXH, 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 AXH registered?

DU05 AXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DU05 AXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 AXH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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