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DY05 TCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,578 mi
Last recorded118,578 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 TCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 118,578 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 111,221 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2024 92,941 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 92,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 77,578 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 73,191 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front inner suspension arm ball joint boot perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cuts

offside indicator mirror repeater was not working

Pass 29 Jun 2021 69,058 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 65,199 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 60,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 60,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn alloy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 60,181 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 54,970 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 49,899 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 49,899 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 45,276 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,404 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 34,649 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 34,649 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 29,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 25,061 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 21,629 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 19,600 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 17,386 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 14,561 miles

Nearside Front 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 TCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

DY05 TCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is DY05 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 TCZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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