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DK55 PFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,733 mi
Last recorded134,733 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 PFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 134,733 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 128,395 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 125,678 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 125,678 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 121,397 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 117,321 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 113,572 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 110,124 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 110,124 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 106,777 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 106,777 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 105,681 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 105,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,703 miles

Nearside Rear Lower outer suspension arm joint worn

Offside Rear Lower outer suspension arm joint worn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 91,399 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 81,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres strating to wear on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,086 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,395 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,411 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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DK55 PFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK55 PFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK55 PFJ registered?

DK55 PFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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