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IDZ 1090

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,969 mi
Last recorded75,969 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIDZ 1090
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 75,969 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,690 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 68,741 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 66,055 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 63,001 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 61,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,700 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,619 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,924 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,000 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,447 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,232 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 31,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,017 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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IDZ 1090 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 IDZ 1090, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of IDZ 1090?

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What year was IDZ 1090 registered?

IDZ 1090 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is IDZ 1090 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IDZ 1090 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IDZ 1090 have outstanding finance?

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