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DA55 CVZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,869 mi
Last recorded85,869 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 CVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 85,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2025 85,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 84,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,956 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 83,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,000 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,756 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 77,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perrished 225/50/16 92w (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perrished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ()

both front tyres starting to perrish 205/55/16 91w

Pass 1 Dec 2016 73,911 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 2 Dec 2015 69,192 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 56,310 miles

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

offside front tyre worn bold on inner and outter edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,338 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 48,153 miles

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 Nov 2010 44,555 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 4 Nov 2009 36,535 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,464 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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DA55 CVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA55 CVZ, 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 DA55 CVZ registered?

DA55 CVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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