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DF55 LLU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,326 mi
Last recorded82,326 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears. o/side front to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

only 2 seat belts fitted to rear.

slight blow center exhaust box

under body corroding. plastic floor and sill covers fitted time of test, restricting view.

Fail 4 Mar 2026 82,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears. o/side front to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

only 2 seat belts fitted to rear.

slight blow center exhaust box

Pass 27 Feb 2025 80,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes. o/side pipe to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges getting close to 2.mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge getting close to 2.0mm markers. (5.2.3 (e))

plastic floor covers fitted.

under body corroding

Fail 27 Feb 2025 80,229 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes. o/side pipe to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges getting close to 2.mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge getting close to 2.0mm markers. (5.2.3 (e))

plastic floor covers fitted.

under body corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2024 75,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers fitted to under body time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2024 75,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad low warning on dash

plastic covers fitted to under body time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2023 70,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,936 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,300 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 52,951 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 52,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall. (4.1.D.1b)

All suspension front and rear has light corrosion.

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,675 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,419 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,018 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,410 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,901 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,589 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 31,830 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 31,827 miles

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

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 LLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DF55 LLU, 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 DF55 LLU registered?

DF55 LLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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