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DU05 CFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,897 mi
Last recorded70,897 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 70,897 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

SILL AND UNDER COVERS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 70,895 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

SILL AND UNDER COVERS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS AND BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Fail 19 Feb 2025 68,561 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

under trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Rear brake noise on rotation

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 65,334 miles

under covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Feb 2024 65,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front 1 of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front 1 of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

under covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2023 63,002 miles

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

Offside Rear brake noisey on rotation

under covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2023 62,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake noisey on rotation

under covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2022 62,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,008 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 62,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 60,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,771 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 59,763 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,256 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,804 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN FRONT DRIVERS VIEW ()

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 6 Mar 2017 51,870 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,410 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,453 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,689 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,839 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,692 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,638 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 23,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,082 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,745 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 CFJ 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 CFJ, 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 CFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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