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DK53 GUP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,221 mi
Last recorded103,221 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 GUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 103,221 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 100,180 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 100,180 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 87,685 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 87,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 81,690 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 77,827 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 76,869 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,263 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 73,653 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2017 72,635 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Jul 2017 72,635 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,024 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 May 2015 67,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount broken but system is still supported

Pass 10 May 2014 64,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 61,086 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 61,086 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre has a cut in the wall

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,401 miles

nsr tyre has a cut in the wall

Pass 16 Apr 2011 49,684 miles

top level brake lamp one segment blown

Fail 16 Apr 2011 49,684 miles

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

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

top level brake lamp one segment blown

Pass 27 Mar 2010 46,567 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,485 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 42,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,478 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,864 miles

uneven wear on both front tyre's

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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DK53 GUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DK53 GUP, 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 DK53 GUP registered?

DK53 GUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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