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DX05 XHD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,563 mi
Last recorded105,563 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 105,563 miles

Drivers door check strap broken

Exhaust mounting defective 2x centre exhaust hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 105,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Drivers door check strap broken

Exhaust mounting defective 2x centre exhaust hangers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 99,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front flexible brake hoses are perishing

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

oil residue on the engine

small damage to n/s/r tyre

undertray fitted

Fail 9 May 2018 99,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front flexible brake hoses are perishing

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

engine warning light on

oil residue on the engine

small damage to n/s/r tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 93,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

o/s/f check strap is broken

oil residue on the engine

undertray fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 93,068 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

o/s/f check strap is broken

oil residue on the engine

undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 85,014 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 85,014 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,871 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2013 64,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,967 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

windscreen has been repaired within zone 'A'

Fail 21 Mar 2011 54,774 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

windscreen has been repaired within zone 'A'

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,260 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,510 miles

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

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

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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DX05 XHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DX05 XHD, 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 DX05 XHD registered?

DX05 XHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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