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DA55 TZP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,462 mi
Last recorded117,462 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 117,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 107,422 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,324 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 87,135 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 87,135 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,417 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 77,417 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,568 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edge and has a slice in sidewall

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Feb 2011 95,945 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/F tyre worn on edge and has a slice in sidewall

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,084 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 42,956 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,956 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)

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

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 TZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

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

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The MOT history for DA55 TZP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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