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DK55 TVE

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,236 mi
Last recorded88,236 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 TVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,038 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,990 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,277 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded (Inner Surface) Slight brake judder

Rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,523 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,958 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 35,209 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,844 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 TVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

DK55 TVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DK55 TVE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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