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DY05 SZG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,916 mi
Last recorded96,916 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 96,916 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 93,133 miles

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

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 89,490 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2023 84,835 miles

General corrosion

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2022 79,432 miles

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

Underetray fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2022 79,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underetray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,734 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 May 2020 72,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2019 68,607 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 68,607 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,862 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 53,342 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhuast system corroded

under tray fited

Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,829 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 44,821 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,789 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,696 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,378 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,173 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,291 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 SZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DY05 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

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

Is DY05 SZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 SZG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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