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DG55 VYE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,505 mi
Last recorded132,505 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 132,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 128,828 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,213 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 127,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 125,758 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 124,440 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 119,040 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 15 Oct 2016 113,504 miles

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

Both front brake disc scored

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

under tray insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2016 113,479 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Both front brake disc scored

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

under tray insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,704 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 99,183 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 25 May 2013 93,594 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 93,594 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 79,718 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,136 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,762 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,384 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,991 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 VYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VYE, 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 DG55 VYE registered?

DG55 VYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is DG55 VYE safe to buy?

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