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DU54 BYR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,885 mi
Last recorded102,885 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 BYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 102,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 634,733 miles

Osr tyre worn very close to legal limit

n/s wiper split although clears screen

Fail 31 Mar 2017 97,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Osr tyre worn very close to legal limit

n/s wiper split although clears screen

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,555 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Head lights misty

Fail 24 Mar 2016 90,555 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Head lights misty

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,894 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 82,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,089 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,216 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,497 miles

srs warning staying on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,151 miles

offside front suspension lower rear arm inner bush starting to crack/ wear

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

s r s light stays on

Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,502 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

offside front suspension- rear lower arm inner bush starting to crack/ wear

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

s r s light stays on

Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,287 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,396 miles

o/s/r indicator bulb starting to loose colour

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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DU54 BYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DU54 BYR, 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 DU54 BYR registered?

DU54 BYR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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The MOT history for DU54 BYR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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