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PA05 DOW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,601 mi
Last recorded113,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 DOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,601 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,028 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,011 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,309 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 26 Jan 2021 111,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,704 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2019 109,280 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

Offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2019 109,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

oil leak

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

Offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,828 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side componets

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,273 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,928 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

under trays fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 16 Feb 2016 101,928 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

under trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,518 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 99,515 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,415 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 88,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,860 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,623 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outter edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,870 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,800 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 65,797 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,759 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 58,730 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,350 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,926 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 36,904 miles

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

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

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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PA05 DOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PA05 DOW, 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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PA05 DOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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