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DU55 FXJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,746 mi
Last recorded57,746 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 57,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 56,132 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 54,088 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 54,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 51,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 51,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 49,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,008 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,662 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 21 Sep 2017 45,659 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,718 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 43,715 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,471 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,173 miles

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,304 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 35,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,360 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,392 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,595 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 26,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,870 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,562 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 20,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DU55 FXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU55 FXJ, 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 DU55 FXJ registered?

DU55 FXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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