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DU05 CDZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,096 mi
Last recorded111,096 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 111,096 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear underbody suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2026 111,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2025 107,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 98,719 miles

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

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2023 97,059 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 2 Jul 2022 95,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 26 Jun 2021 93,898 miles

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,903 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 91,903 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrotion at prescribed area+suspension components

Fail 25 Jun 2019 87,920 miles

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

general corrotion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,396 miles

both rear shockers slightly weak

bothside rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2018 83,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shockers slightly weak

bothside rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2017 79,013 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front wipers deteriorated

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

Rear underbody and chassis corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2016 75,650 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 75,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,149 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,781 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,460 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 52,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,522 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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,699 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,256 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,959 miles

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

rear seats not in use so no seatbelt check carried out on rear belts

Pass 6 Feb 2009 18,592 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 14,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,808 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 CDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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