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DA55 KGV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,044 mi
Last recorded128,044 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 128,044 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 123,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 118,380 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,595 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,082 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 94,499 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 88,316 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,733 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 77,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 77,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 71,435 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 71,435 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 65,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 57,955 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,870 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 45,988 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

N/S/R TYRE WORN OUTSIDE EDGE

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 45,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

N/S/R TYRE WORN OUTSIDE EDGE

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,095 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 28,050 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 KGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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