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2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,660 mi
Last recorded115,660 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 115,660 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 115,660 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 100,708 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 99,843 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens cracked. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator interference. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens cracked. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged AND LOOSE. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,711 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall / 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 94,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall/ 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall / 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 92,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 92,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,925 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 89,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,647 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 82,172 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,735 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,047 miles

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

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 10 Oct 2016 75,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

engine management light on

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,960 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 56,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,255 miles

Bonnet release catch broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 50,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Bonnet release catch broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,286 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 45,734 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 45,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 35,300 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 30,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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 NFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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