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DV55 WSW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,704 mi
Last recorded175,704 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 175,704 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 175,704 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 165,632 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe hose ferrules corroded at tank

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake shoes very noisy in operation

Fail 23 Sep 2025 165,629 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe hose ferrules corroded at tank

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake shoes very noisy in operation

Pass 17 Sep 2024 162,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp cloudy

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2024 162,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp cloudy

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2023 155,415 miles

various factory plastic undertrays /inner wheel arch covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 20 Sep 2023 155,415 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 152,288 miles

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components /panels and pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2021 148,848 miles

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components and panels

Fail 19 Oct 2021 148,848 miles

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

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components and panels

Pass 21 Oct 2020 146,036 miles

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components and pipes

very slight play in the n/s front suspension

Pass 17 Jun 2019 138,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective very small tear at on end (3.4 (b) (i))

factory plastic undertrays and engine top cover fitted obscuring components

very slight play in the n/s/front suspension

Fail 17 Jun 2019 138,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective very small tear at on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

factory plastic undertrays and engine top cover fitted obscuring components

very slight play in the n/s/front suspension

Pass 18 Jun 2018 134,378 miles

some stone chips in zone A

Fail 18 Jun 2018 134,378 miles

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

some stone chips in zone A

Pass 13 Jun 2017 131,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers on sills

plastic undertrays fitted on engine and underbody

Pass 18 Jul 2016 128,034 miles

n/s/front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

plastic top engine cover fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

stone chips in zone A

Pass 16 Jun 2015 123,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 20 Jun 2014 117,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips in zone A of the windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2013 111,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips in zone A of the windscreen area

Fail 20 Mar 2013 111,226 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips in zone A of the windscreen area

Pass 8 Mar 2012 104,870 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 104,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 98,424 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 91,359 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 83,288 miles

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

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

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 WSW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WSW, 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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DV55 WSW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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