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N15 DTF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,422 mi
Last recorded83,422 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 DTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 83,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 77,451 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 65,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 65,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 60,695 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 60,436 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,911 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 46,923 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 42,172 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,163 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 39,275 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,632 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,089 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,239 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,160 miles

rear centre exhuast bracket broken

Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,295 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,176 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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N15 DTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N15 DTF, 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

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What year was N15 DTF registered?

N15 DTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2005.

Is N15 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 DTF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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