MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
362,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
covers fitted
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
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
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
covers fitted
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DG55 VZC safe to buy?
The MOT history for DG55 VZC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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