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DY05 DWU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,684 mi
Last recorded177,684 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 177,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 163,223 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear drive shaft corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 140,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear drive shafts corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 140,600 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear drive shafts corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 134,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 130,680 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 130,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 126,340 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 126,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 121,068 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 121,068 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,179 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 109,585 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 109,472 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,134 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 105,134 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 97,286 miles

N/S/F Tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 14 Feb 2011 83,132 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm )

Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,655 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres at 2mm tread depth ( minimum 1.6mm )

Pass 25 Feb 2009 60,735 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 49,896 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,896 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 DWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DY05 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

DY05 DWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DY05 DWU safe to buy?

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