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DK05 VLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,901 mi
Last recorded125,901 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 125,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rea r ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 119,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 112,358 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

limited inspection due to underbody covers being fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 112,358 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

limited inspection due to underbody covers being fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 108,348 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 102,837 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 99,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 99,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 93,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,105 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 89,104 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 80,674 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 80,673 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door check strap broken

engine management light on dash lit

Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,506 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CUT CORDS NOT EXPOSED

ADVISE OFFSIDE TYRE WORN 2mm

Fail 21 Jan 2010 66,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CUT CORDS NOT EXPOSED

ADVISE OFFSIDE TYRE WORN 2mm

Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,681 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 60,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,409 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 44,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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.

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 VLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

DK05 VLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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