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DK55 TXW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,327 mi
Last recorded85,327 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 TXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 85,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 85,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 80,234 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 80,264 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 74,536 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s + n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s + n/s (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,446 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 64,446 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,408 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 58,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,246 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 51,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,919 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 35,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Dec 2010 35,671 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,863 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,069 miles

under vehicle covered in plastics

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 TXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

DK55 TXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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