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DA55 TZM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,963 mi
Last recorded169,963 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 169,963 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 back box mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 163,809 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 154,040 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 154,040 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 141,778 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnett components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 27 Jun 2016 141,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre miss-shaped badly on inner and outer tread and bald in patches 235/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre miss-shaped badly on inner tread and bald in patches 235/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnett components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 125,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 124,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake releases but does not release fully so that warning goes out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,029 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 108,720 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,046 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 87,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 78,919 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 78,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 8 May 2010 62,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2010 62,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,871 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 TZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

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

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