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DA55 KFV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,312 mi
Last recorded120,312 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 KFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 120,312 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 120,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 115,352 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 113,109 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 108,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 103,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,662 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 100,659 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2019 95,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 89,498 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,519 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2016 81,576 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,240 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 74,902 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 71,624 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,206 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 57,802 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 57,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,081 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 52,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,779 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)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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DA55 KFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KFV, 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 KFV registered?

DA55 KFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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