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DU55 FBG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,017 mi
Last recorded44,017 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 44,017 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 43,985 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 42,473 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 42,411 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,396 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 42,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,898 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,667 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,012 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 37,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,667 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,379 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,255 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,817 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,512 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 21,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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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DU55 FBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU55 FBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU55 FBG registered?

DU55 FBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DU55 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU55 FBG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU55 FBG have outstanding finance?

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