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DE55 XTL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,905 mi
Last recorded80,905 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 80,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 75,809 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 75,480 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

front and rear discs becoming corroded due to been stood

Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,428 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,929 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,189 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,731 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 7 Nov 2017 62,356 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,197 miles

plastic covers and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some underside componets

Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,231 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,364 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 49,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 42,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,778 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 31,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Outer 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 15 Feb 2012 21,681 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 14,129 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 14,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 7,622 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 7,568 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 7,319 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 23,261 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 XTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

DE55 XTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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