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DA55 TZB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,651 mi
Last recorded59,651 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 TZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching legal limit on tread.Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 59,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching legal limit on tread.Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end lock nut not fully secure.Nut not done up to lock track rod end

Pass 14 Apr 2022 53,770 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav holder from center of windscreen & freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 53,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav holder from center of windscreen & freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high way too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 45,878 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,825 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 44,606 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 42,507 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 42,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 40,491 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner wall split not to cord

Fail 7 Nov 2017 40,433 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,168 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 35,897 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 35,867 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,571 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre sidewall repair deterioated (inner wall)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 31,601 miles

n/s/r tyre inner facing sidewall has repair that is deterioated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,291 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,021 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,395 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,475 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 TZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA55 TZB registered?

DA55 TZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is DA55 TZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 TZB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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