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E11 DWH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,648 mi
Last recorded81,648 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 DWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 81,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 71,577 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 66,474 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,343 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 65,217 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 61,657 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 61,657 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 57,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,287 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 51,286 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,109 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 45,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,497 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,775 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,606 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 38,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,555 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,840 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 33,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,421 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 28,385 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED BUT ADEQUTELEY SUPPORTED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,385 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED BUT ADEQUTELEY SUPPORTED

Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,764 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,804 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,761 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 16,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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E11 DWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E11 DWH, 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 E11 DWH registered?

E11 DWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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