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DA55 KFK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,760 mi
Last recorded72,760 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 KFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 72,760 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 65,648 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,349 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 60,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 51,783 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 46,995 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 46,264 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 41,703 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 39,038 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 36,732 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 34,570 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the outer side wall

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 34,018 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 34,018 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 33,729 miles

both rear tyres treads 3-2mm

ignition key in unit slightly stiff / return operation???

near side front tyre outer side wall cut under limits

parking brake shoes noisy / squeal inoperation???

smoke emissions close to limits

Pass 24 Dec 2012 33,148 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)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 31,872 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

near side rear parkbrake efficiency slightly low inoperation

off side rear parkbrake shoes noisy /squeal / grabs slightly inoperation??

parkbrake pedal operation / free travel slightly excessive??

Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,872 miles

near side rear parkbrake efficiency slightly low inoperation

off side rear parkbrake shoes noisy /squeal / grabs slightly inoperation??

parkbrake pedal operation / free travel slightly excessive??

Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

smoke emissions slightly high / black smoke emitted slightly??

Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,812 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,474 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 KFK 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 85%.

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 KFK, 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 KFK registered?

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

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