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DY05 XTA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,884 mi
Last recorded58,884 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 58,884 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 58,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (225/45 r17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 56,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 53,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,752 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothy fronts bald on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 46,311 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (by flexi hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 44,554 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 44,554 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,130 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,251 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 39,230 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,460 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,552 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 33,552 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 30,945 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,945 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,372 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,968 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,434 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to the nearside and offside front to rear floor pans making a full inspection difficult

plastic covers fitted to the nearside and offside outer sills making a full inspection difficult

plastic engine cover fitted making a full inspection difficult

Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,228 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,155 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 XTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

DY05 XTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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