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DG55 VZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,181 mi
Last recorded64,181 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,181 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 64,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 62,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 53,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped/corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic floor and sill covers fitted

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 48,514 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One LED out in high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Plastic engine, floor and sill covers fitted. Difficult to fully inspect some components

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 48,514 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Warning message on dash display (1.7 (b))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One LED out in high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic engine, floor and sill covers fitted. Difficult to fully inspect some components

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,361 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays and plastic covers fitted. Cannot fully inspect underside/components

Fail 18 Sep 2019 44,216 miles

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

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

Glow plug light flashing on dash

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays and plastic covers fitted. Cannot fully inspect underside/components

Pass 5 Sep 2018 36,709 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,453 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,992 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,593 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 31,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 30,221 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 30,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,293 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,909 miles

park brake very nearly at the end of its travel

Fail 15 Sep 2008 13,479 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,479 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 VZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DG55 VZJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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