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DE55 XPH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,490 mi
Last recorded132,490 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 132,490 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant warning light is on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,931 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 128,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 128,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 122,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,287 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system has a hanger broken although system still adequately supported

Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,302 miles

floor trays fitted so many components coverred

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills coverred so thier condition cannot be assessed

Fail 3 Nov 2014 75,524 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills coverred so thier condition cannot be assessed

Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,138 miles

many brake pipes run above floor tray and over petrol tank so condition cannot be assessed

Fail 5 Nov 2013 69,112 miles

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

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)

many brake pipes run above floor tray and over petrol tank so condition cannot be assessed

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,591 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,321 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 54,262 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,129 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 46,084 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,116 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,688 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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DE55 XPH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DE55 XPH, 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 DE55 XPH registered?

DE55 XPH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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