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LD05 DVG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,662 mi
Last recorded89,662 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 DVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 89,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 82,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 78,893 miles

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

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

both steering rack gaiters twisted

Fail 3 Jun 2024 78,826 miles

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

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

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

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

both steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 22 May 2023 73,964 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 73,964 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak warning light on

Pass 19 May 2022 69,916 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 69,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 65,891 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,128 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 61,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 56,398 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 51,596 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 25 May 2017 45,226 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 45,226 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 39,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 34,226 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 29,861 miles

nearside and offside front tyres weatherd cracked to inner and outer walls

Fail 22 May 2014 29,856 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside and offside front tyres weatherd cracked to inner and outer walls

Pass 22 May 2013 25,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 22,121 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 19,311 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 16,402 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 13,215 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 2008 9,646 miles

advise offside front tyre wearing onouter edge

Fail 14 May 2008 9,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise offside front tyre wearing onouter edge

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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LD05 DVG 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 LD05 DVG, 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 LD05 DVG registered?

LD05 DVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is LD05 DVG safe to buy?

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