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DV05 WFK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,157 mi
Last recorded161,157 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 WFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 161,157 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhuast system corroded and derteriated

under tray fited

Fail 12 Jun 2017 161,154 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fited

Fail 10 Dec 2016 160,925 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 11 Dec 2015 139,628 miles

possible crack forming on offside rear road wheel inner rim

Fail 21 Nov 2015 138,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

handbrake performance 16%

Pass 22 Nov 2014 120,762 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre bracket rotted off. system still secure

Pass 22 Nov 2013 111,289 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,230 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 94,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 88,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 82,889 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,109 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,169 miles

Nearside 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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DV05 WFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV05 WFK, 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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DV05 WFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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