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DE55 XUV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,455 mi
Last recorded135,455 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 135,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 122,473 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wear outer edge

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 116,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 116,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 115,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 96,859 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 102,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 92,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 84,617 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 84,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,738 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,885 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Nov 2010 61,497 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,435 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,121 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 44,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

DE55 XUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is DE55 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 XUV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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