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DF55 LDK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,964 mi
Last recorded178,964 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 178,964 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 174,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 174,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 157,583 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 145,953 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 145,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 132,086 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

n/s steering arm slight play at joint

Fail 17 Aug 2016 132,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s steering arm slight play at joint

Pass 31 Aug 2015 119,263 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,603 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,575 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 82,270 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2012 80,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,473 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 72,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,142 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,331 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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DF55 LDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DF55 LDK, 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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DF55 LDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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