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DV55 FWX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,733 mi
Last recorded150,733 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 150,733 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear sub-frame and suspension has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2020 150,733 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear sub-frame and suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 144,716 miles

Brake pipe above fuel tank corroded

Front brake pads wearing low

N/s/f inner plastic arch loose

O/s/f brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pipes to flexys corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 144,716 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe above fuel tank corroded

Front brake pads wearing low

N/s/f inner plastic arch loose

O/s/f brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pipes to flexys corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 126,690 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 109,329 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 109,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 98,902 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 98,902 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 90,076 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,176 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,669 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,200 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 60,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,464 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,858 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 46,856 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,475 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,533 miles

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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DV55 FWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV55 FWX, 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.

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What year was DV55 FWX registered?

DV55 FWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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