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DK55 TVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,676 mi
Last recorded101,676 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 97,597 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 97,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,563 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly parking brake pedal (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 94,446 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly parking brake pedal (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers, sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

front exhaust flexi section becoming deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2019 90,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers, sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

front exhaust flexi section becoming deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2018 88,411 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 88,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 May 2017 81,717 miles

Bonnet 2-3 attempts to open.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,606 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,757 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,103 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,151 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 58,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,359 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 49,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,796 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,295 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,884 miles

emissions clean no print out given due to machine not picking up any reading.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,644 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 TVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TVJ, 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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DK55 TVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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