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DA55 NDE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,282 mi
Last recorded107,282 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 99,937 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 94,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 94,023 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,508 miles

all rear suspension bushes slightly perishing

front and rear brake discs has slight lip and pitting

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front and nearside rear and front brake pipes has surface corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2021 84,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

all rear suspension bushes slightly perishing

front and rear brake discs has slight lip and pitting

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front and nearside rear and front brake pipes has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,801 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside & Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 77,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside & Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 73,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 73,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 67,924 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 66,272 miles

service due indicator on

Fail 12 Dec 2017 66,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

service due indicator on

Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,206 miles

Oil leak top of engine ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,580 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (3.5.1g)

exhaust system has corroded and broken mounting (MOT requirements met at time of test)

service indicator on

Fail 7 Dec 2015 61,561 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (3.5.1g)

exhaust system has corroded and broken mounting (MOT requirements met at time of test)

it is recomended that coil springs are replaced in pairs

service indicator on

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust middle section has corroded and broken mounting

Fail 9 Dec 2014 56,060 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 48,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 48,945 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still secure)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,710 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mounting corroded, exhaust still secure

Nearside rear road spring catching slightly on bottom arm

Fail 21 Nov 2012 42,710 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mounting corroded, exhaust still secure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear road spring catching slightly on bottom arm

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,949 miles

windscreen marked in swept area but does not impair the drivers vision

Fail 14 Dec 2011 35,949 miles

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

windscreen marked in swept area but does not impair the drivers vision

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,644 miles

both front tyres starting to crack!

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2008 15,291 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 NDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NDE, 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 NDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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