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DF55 LSY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,031 mi
Last recorded37,031 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 37,031 miles

can not see rigid brake pipe above under tray.

Fail 11 Apr 2024 37,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

can not see rigid brake pipe above under tray.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,884 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 36,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,328 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,925 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 27,346 miles

n/s door mirror glass is loose

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on the inner sidewall

o/s/r lamp unit lens is damaged and has been repaired with red tape

Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,421 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE LOOSE

TEMPORARY REPAIR TO OFFSIDE REAR LAMP SERVICABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on the sidewall

offside front tyre is perishing on the sidewall and looks like a small lump appearing on the sidewall.

slight play in both sides steering rack arms

Fail 24 Aug 2011 17,102 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front tyre scrubbed on the sidewall

offside front tyre is perishing on the sidewall and looks like a small lump appearing on the sidewall.

slight play in both sides steering rack arms

Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,084 miles

both front anti-roll bar link rods have movement under pressure

both rear tyres close to wearbands.205/55/16V

front number plate insecure at offside

Pass 28 Aug 2009 90,284 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,591 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 LSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LSY, 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 LSY registered?

DF55 LSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is DF55 LSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF55 LSY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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