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DK55 TZC

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,523 mi
Last recorded123,523 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 TZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 123,523 miles

245 40 17

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 123,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

245 40 17

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,694 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 108,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 100,063 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 91,097 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 85,516 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 80,087 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

offside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not reaching cords

Fail 30 Dec 2008 74,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 74,104 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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DK55 TZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK55 TZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK55 TZC registered?

DK55 TZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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