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DG55 LKM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

178,586 mi
Last recorded178,586 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 178,586 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 178,586 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 174,067 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 173,864 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 165,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 15,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front car door check strap broken

rear seat belts not fully inspected due to rear seats being folded down

Fail 12 Sep 2020 159,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front car door check strap broken

rear seat belts not fully inspected due to rear seats being folded down

Pass 11 Sep 2019 152,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Fail 5 Sep 2019 152,583 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Pass 10 Sep 2018 147,662 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 147,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 135,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear brakepipes at rear upper floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens scuffed (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens scuffed (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Sep 2017 135,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear brakepipes at rear upper floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens scuffed (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens scuffed (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2016 122,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Sep 2016 122,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm outer balljoint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 102,731 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 102,731 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint back arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,516 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Aug 2014 89,516 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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 23 Jun 2014 86,970 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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 29 Aug 2013 80,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sills and underbody covered

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,210 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,496 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 15 Sep 2010 45,585 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 45,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 27,243 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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DG55 LKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 DG55 LKM, 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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DG55 LKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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