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DG55 VZC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

362,509 mi
Last recorded362,509 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 362,509 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2019 362,508 miles

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

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible not readble (0.2 (b))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working headlight not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 353,735 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly parking brake lever (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front steering rack as a slight leak

Fail 24 May 2018 353,732 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level brake fluid is leaking from somewhere under vehicle (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected reverse bulb is out (4.6.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly parking brake lever (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front steering rack as a slight leak

Pass 24 May 2017 344,444 miles

covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 318,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 310,132 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,348 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)

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 VZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

DG55 VZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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