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DK55 RVE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,405 mi
Last recorded133,405 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 RVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 133,405 miles

General Corrosion Underneath vehicle.

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 130,282 miles

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

Vehicle has general corrosion underneath.

Pass 29 Nov 2023 127,594 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 124,401 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 120,660 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 117,581 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 115,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,852 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 23 Nov 2018 111,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 5 Dec 2017 108,834 miles

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

exhaust mtg brackets corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2017 108,813 miles

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

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

exhaust mtg brackets corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016 105,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 102,363 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 98,659 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,163 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 93,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 91,379 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 91,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,849 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,150 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 66,785 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 12 Dec 2008 53,987 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 53,987 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DK55 RVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RVE, 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 DK55 RVE registered?

DK55 RVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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