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DY05 DXE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,088 mi
Last recorded140,088 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 DXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 140,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is close to minimum and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 133,981 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 133,919 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 128,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 128,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 121,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 115,207 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 104,491 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 104,491 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center rear and n\s rear trapped under seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,218 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 96,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 94,385 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edges

Fail 30 Jun 2017 94,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edges

Fail 30 May 2017 94,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,871 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 10 Jun 2016 91,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 26 May 2015 88,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 26 May 2015 88,437 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 28 May 2014 85,122 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 85,122 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 80,266 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 80,266 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,269 miles

full covers to under body

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,696 miles

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

covers on sills and under body

Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,110 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 DXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE registered?

DY05 DXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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