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DA55 EWD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,159 mi
Last recorded60,159 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 EWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 60,159 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 58,233 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 56,388 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,747 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 53,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and Perishing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and Perishing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 52,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 51,425 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 51,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 49,491 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,425 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 42,156 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 40,864 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 39,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,800 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,382 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,730 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,149 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 EWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EWD, 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 DA55 EWD registered?

DA55 EWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is DA55 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 EWD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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