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DK55 TVM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,185 mi
Last recorded138,185 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 TVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 138,185 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 137,150 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 134,477 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 133,237 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 130,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 130,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 125,227 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 125,227 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 122,271 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,589 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 106,069 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 96,524 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre close to wear indicators

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,245 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,245 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 68,629 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,891 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,399 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,250 miles

front suspension arm bushes getting perished

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,724 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,792 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 TVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

DK55 TVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DK55 TVM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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