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DV55 LLE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,967 mi
Last recorded122,967 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 LLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 122,967 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 108,724 miles

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

Rear of centre silencer starting to corrode.

Fail 15 May 2014 108,479 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear of centre silencer starting to corrode.

Pass 15 May 2013 92,532 miles

Rear exhaust mounting rubber was adrift. (now refitted)

Pass 15 May 2012 79,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2011 63,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2010 51,590 miles

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

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

travel on footbrake pedal.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,487 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 LLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DV55 LLE, 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 LLE registered?

DV55 LLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is DV55 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 LLE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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