CarVerify

Free Car Check

DU55 FYW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,120 mi
Last recorded87,120 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 87,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

front brake back plates corroded

o/s n/s front strut top mounts worn

rear coil springs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2025 87,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

front brake back plates corroded

o/s n/s front strut top mounts worn

rear coil springs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 83,566 miles

brake pipes rusted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2024 83,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes rusted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 79,121 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 79,079 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 76,719 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2022 76,719 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2021 73,047 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear springs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,114 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 69,096 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 62,386 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 62,386 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 58,037 miles

exaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2018 58,013 miles

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

exaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2017 54,272 miles

Offside Rear tyre on limit

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 50,680 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 46,618 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,431 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 38,981 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 33,725 miles

O/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Fail 23 May 2012 33,725 miles

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

O/s/f tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 17 May 2011 28,995 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 23,282 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 17,661 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,890 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DU55 FYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU55 FYW, 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

How do I check the history of DU55 FYW?

You can check the full history of DU55 FYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DU55 FYW registered?

DU55 FYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is DU55 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU55 FYW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU55 FYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU55 FYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.