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DY05 SZW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,369 mi
Last recorded193,369 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 SZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 193,369 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 182,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 182,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 174,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 161,975 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 151,255 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 146,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 137,041 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 16 Apr 2010 130,929 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 130,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 124,182 miles

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

front number plate loose.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 124,182 miles

front number plate loose.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 116,278 miles

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

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

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

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

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

front tyre size 225/45 17 rear 245/40 17

Pass 14 Mar 2008 112,364 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 SZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

DY05 SZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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