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DK05 VLH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

174,134 mi
Last recorded174,134 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 174,134 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 174,079 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 161,199 miles

both headlight lenses dull, beams only just passed

Fail 14 Jan 2022 161,187 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected plastic cover above berake and accelerator is making pedals hard to release safely (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Drivers door check strap bolts loose

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

NSR tyre has a screw and a nail in tread

Pass 18 Jan 2021 154,849 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 150,497 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 150,497 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 142,586 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 137,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all four tyres badly perished on sidewalls

Fail 21 Mar 2018 137,754 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all four tyres badly perished on sidewalls

Pass 21 Mar 2017 130,743 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 130,743 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,084 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 118,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 118,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 109,624 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 109,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,356 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer support bracket missing,but adequately supported.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 97,356 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer support bracket missing,but adequately supported.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,090 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 86,090 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,038 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 72,038 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,290 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,701 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,107 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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DK05 VLH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DK05 VLH, 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 DK05 VLH registered?

DK05 VLH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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