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DY05 DVX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,575 mi
Last recorded119,575 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 DVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,575 miles

Exhaust front pipe support bracket weld broken

Front Both tyres have minor age related cracks in the rubber

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs have a deep wear ridge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R and Centre seatbelt not accessable ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight score damage caused by pads on metal (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 119,575 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken Broken at base (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer. Metal to metal on disc (3.5.1g)

Exhaust front pipe support bracket weld broken

Front Both tyres have minor age related cracks in the rubber

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very low. Urgent ! (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs have a deep wear ridge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R and Centre seatbelt not accessable ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight score damage caused by pads on metal (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

front brake discs rusty

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 102,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

front brake discs rusty

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 100,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 100,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 90,401 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 89,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 79,708 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 69,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 69,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,273 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,600 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,250 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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DY05 DVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY05 DVX, 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 DY05 DVX registered?

DY05 DVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is DY05 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 DVX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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