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DG55 VYP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,859 mi
Last recorded102,859 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 102,859 miles

OSF wheel bearing has slight play

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2023 102,859 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

OSF wheel bearing has slight play

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2022 101,507 miles

Drivers mirror fading

Fail 6 Dec 2022 101,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drivers mirror fading

Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,226 miles

Drivers wing mirror faded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 97,226 miles

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

Drivers wing mirror faded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,301 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,458 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 90,458 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,890 miles

Front tyres cracking on edges

Fail 6 Jun 2018 87,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres cracking on edges

Pass 10 May 2017 83,241 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 83,241 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 77,602 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 77,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,526 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,197 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 66,197 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 53,067 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,103 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,241 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,350 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,947 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,929 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 15,929 miles

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

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

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 VYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

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

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