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DG55 UGS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,869 mi
Last recorded109,869 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 109,869 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 106,547 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 103,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 99,807 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 96,166 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 91,064 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2020 86,787 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,305 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,439 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 67,235 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 67,235 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,351 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,351 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 46,485 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 46,457 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 42,434 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,632 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,509 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has been repaired on sidewall

offside front tyre has been repaired on sidewall

offside rear tyre has been repaired on sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,683 miles

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHED/CRACKING IN TREAD

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE HAS BEEN REPAIRED ON OUTER SIDWALL (PARTWORN TYRE)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,941 miles

ADVISE EXCESS OIL LEAKING FROM GEAR BOX AREA???????????

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 16,724 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,724 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,437 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 UGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DG55 UGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG55 UGS registered?

DG55 UGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is DG55 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 UGS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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