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DK55 TXG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,218 mi
Last recorded200,218 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 TXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 200,218 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 200,215 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 194,801 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 189,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 189,462 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 175,496 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 175,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in n/s/f tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r seatbelt buckle casing missing

Pass 25 Sep 2018 152,082 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 132,575 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 114,817 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 114,817 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,770 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 96,770 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,314 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 87,314 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,953 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,237 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,495 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,686 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,446 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 TXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 TXG, 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 TXG registered?

DK55 TXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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