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M20 DJE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,171 mi
Last recorded136,171 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 DJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 136,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 136,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 131,660 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 131,649 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 129,182 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 122,505 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 122,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 116,419 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 116,418 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 113,403 miles

Rear No. plate delaminating

Fail 4 May 2017 113,330 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,138 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,509 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 105,599 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 98,060 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre starting to wear on outter edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,099 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 93,078 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,303 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,581 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,902 miles

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

near side front tyre & off side front tyre worn on edge

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

plastic sill /under body plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,483 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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M20 DJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M20 DJE, 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 M20 DJE registered?

M20 DJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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