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DXZ 7148

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

242,384 mi
Last recorded242,384 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 7148
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 242,384 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 236,755 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 230,582 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 224,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 215,725 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 207,295 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 200,173 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded throughout but not excessively.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2019 191,730 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 191,730 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn LOWER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 182,544 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 182,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT OF BACK BOX HAS A LARGE HOLE (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 174,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 165,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX BLOWING AT THE FRONT (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 156,046 miles

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

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

glowplug light on

Pass 4 Apr 2014 147,910 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 137,411 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 126,541 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 126,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 106,397 miles

225/50VR16.

NEEDS ALIGNMENT.

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 23 Mar 2010 88,692 miles

Hand brake light on.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,135 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,954 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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DXZ 7148 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 DXZ 7148, 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 DXZ 7148 registered?

DXZ 7148 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is DXZ 7148 safe to buy?

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