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DU05 AYD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,588 mi
Last recorded159,588 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 159,588 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 159,588 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 149,682 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 145,315 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 143,317 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 143,317 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 137,715 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 132,300 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 132,300 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 126,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,710 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)

Pass 3 May 2011 116,278 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 112,018 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 109,010 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 108,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2008 102,302 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYD, 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 DU05 AYD registered?

DU05 AYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is DU05 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 AYD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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