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DG55 YRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

252,177 mi
Last recorded252,177 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2026 252,177 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both, at rear edge of floor and across to off side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 238,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 238,416 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. Corrupting emissions reading, lambda to high. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 229,320 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 217,891 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 204,152 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 189,415 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 163,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 136,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear NSR SEAT BELT SLIGHLY DAMAGED.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE LOW ON TREAD,2MM & WORN OUT ON EDGES,REPLACE A.S.A.P.(245-40X17y) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE,REPLACE SOON. (4.4.3 (a))

SERVICE A OVER DUE ON DASH.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 118,247 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 118,245 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 52,643 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,688 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 33,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 21,870 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 20,232 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 18,494 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,224 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 12,380 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 10,318 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 7,131 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 YRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

DG55 YRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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