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DA55 PWO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,033 mi
Last recorded106,033 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 PWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 106,033 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end slight

Fail 14 May 2019 106,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245x40.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front inner rack end slight

Pass 30 May 2018 99,122 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 99,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 90,724 miles

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

Oil leak From gearbox casing. ()

Fail 22 May 2017 90,724 miles

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

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

Oil leak From gearbox casing. ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,353 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)

Offside Rear outer pad low

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 80,351 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear outer pad low

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,252 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 76,252 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,434 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 64,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,446 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 53,446 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,683 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,639 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 33,631 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 19,672 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 PWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PWO, 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 PWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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