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DA54 VEO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

200,290 mi
Last recorded200,290 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 VEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 200,290 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

limited inspection due to undertrays and sill covers

Pass 7 Nov 2017 191,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leaks

Fail 7 Nov 2017 191,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leaks

Pass 29 Nov 2016 174,705 miles

Rear child seat fitted

oil leaks

Fail 29 Nov 2016 174,705 miles

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

Rear child seat fitted

oil leaks

Pass 30 Dec 2015 159,792 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate covered with tape (5.4.2)

body damaged offside

oil leaks

Fail 29 Dec 2015 159,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body damaged offside

oil leaks

Pass 3 Nov 2015 157,718 miles

child seat fited rear

oil leaking

under cover fited

Pass 24 Oct 2014 143,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 143,500 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 129,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 129,277 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 129,277 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 123,439 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 119,492 miles

N/S front tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not through to cords

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

O/S front tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 113,818 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 106,367 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 106,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 100,902 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 100,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DA54 VEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA54 VEO, 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 DA54 VEO registered?

DA54 VEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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