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DY05 SZP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,998 mi
Last recorded150,998 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 SZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 150,998 miles

front brake pads worn low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes very corroded

rear springs corroded and not visable

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 136,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing and sidewall perished

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 8 Oct 2014 136,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing and sidewall perished

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 120,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 120,021 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 102,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake imballance

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear springs not visable

Fail 17 Oct 2012 102,342 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake imballance

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear springs not visable

Fail 15 Oct 2012 102,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 81,384 miles

flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

front number plate surround damaged

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,255 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,120 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,368 miles

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

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 SZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

DY05 SZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is DY05 SZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 SZP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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