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DK55 UBC

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

217,396 mi
Last recorded217,396 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 217,396 miles

All 4 tyres edges wearing out

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2022 213,459 miles

Front Both front tyres edges wearing out

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2022 213,459 miles

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

Front Both front tyres edges wearing out

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2021 205,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 200,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 189,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 174,315 miles

NSF & OSF TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 163,277 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 156,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 149,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 145,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 144,921 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 139,941 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 127,565 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 101,109 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 76,415 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,439 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 UBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UBC, 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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DK55 UBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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