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DU05 CHN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,724 mi
Last recorded138,724 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 138,724 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2018 138,722 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2016 127,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 100,050 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 100,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,319 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,368 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,913 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 38,913 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 19 Aug 2009 30,642 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn low on tread

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre tread has cuts/tears

unable to see both rear coil spring bases

Fail 11 Aug 2008 21,540 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,540 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,976 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 9,537 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 CHN 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 CHN, 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 CHN registered?

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

Is DU05 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 CHN 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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