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DU05 CFG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,478 mi
Last recorded67,478 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 CFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,478 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 67,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,557 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 57,535 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,687 miles

n/s/front lower front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,012 miles

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

front wheels and tyres different size to rear

odd size wheels across front axle

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,442 miles

n/s/front tyres worn on edges

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2012 44,442 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyres worn on edges

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,846 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,291 miles

signs of oil leak on rear engine/gear box belly pan

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,188 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 29,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS (INNER) LOOK VERY LOW RECOMMEND REMOVAL OF FRONT WHEELS FULL VISUAL INSPECTION REPLACE IF REQUIRED.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,398 miles

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

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 CFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CFG, 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 CFG registered?

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

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The MOT history for DU05 CFG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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