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DK05 VLM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,331 mi
Last recorded109,331 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 109,331 miles

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

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 109,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 107,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 106,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2020 105,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 103,892 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 102,533 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 102,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,642 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 99,441 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel o/s requires attention (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 81,840 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,904 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 69,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,501 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,467 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,001 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,261 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,278 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage to n/s/f wheel arch inner cover

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 VLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DK05 VLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK05 VLM registered?

DK05 VLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for DK05 VLM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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