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DK55 TOU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,137 mi
Last recorded129,137 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 TOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 129,137 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 129,137 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 125,590 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 108,572 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 108,572 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box support (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,389 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,868 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 94,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle to rear (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,429 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 86,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,088 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 75,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 59,726 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,004 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,072 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,242 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,152 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 28,903 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,903 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,365 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 TOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK55 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

DK55 TOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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