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DV55 FXF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,371 mi
Last recorded156,371 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 156,371 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 155,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 146,560 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside of offside arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2021 146,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside of offside arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2020 136,753 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 136,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2020 136,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 130,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 130,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,881 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 113,898 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 99,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,810 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 72,138 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 72,138 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,358 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 64,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,131 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,913 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,763 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,145 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 FXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXF, 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 FXF registered?

DV55 FXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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