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DA55 FKU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,836 mi
Last recorded98,836 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 98,836 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 86,881 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 86,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,472 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 73,657 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 73,606 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 68,672 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,259 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 64,258 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,102 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 8 Dec 2010 54,336 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,305 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 FKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FKU, 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 FKU registered?

DA55 FKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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