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DK55 JVR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,820 mi
Last recorded88,820 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 JVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 88,820 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 86,016 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 82,796 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 78,383 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded, covered in grease or other material

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,174 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 71,268 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 71,268 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,516 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,005 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 61,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,232 miles

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 Jul 2015 54,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 50,147 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,146 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 45,094 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,961 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,054 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,643 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,776 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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DK55 JVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DK55 JVR, 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 DK55 JVR registered?

DK55 JVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is DK55 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 JVR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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