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DK55 TWD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,710 mi
Last recorded106,710 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2026 106,710 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 102,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & nearside rear (sidewalls) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside rear (sidewalls) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 99,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 91,414 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 87,736 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osr door handle slightly insecure

Fail 23 Aug 2021 87,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osr door handle slightly insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 85,765 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,981 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 81,981 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,077 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 73,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,776 miles

Nearside Rear unable to test seatbelt due to child seat fitment

Fail 11 Aug 2017 62,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear unable to test seatbelt due to child seat fitment

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 48,656 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,301 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,265 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,871 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,371 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper rubbers are worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,897 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 18,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,504 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,327 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 TWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TWD, 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 TWD registered?

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

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