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DA55 PWV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,650 mi
Last recorded110,650 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 110,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil needs topping up

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

Nearside/Offside front tyres bald outer edges nearly to cords

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 110,432 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil needs topping up

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside/Offside front tyres bald outer edges nearly to cords

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 64,679 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)

Fail 16 May 2013 64,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 26 May 2012 44,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 43,777 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 37,994 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 37,994 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 33,523 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 33,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre has a screw near outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,500 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 26,500 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

DA55 PWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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