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DV55 WSX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,519 mi
Last recorded105,519 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 105,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 105,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 122,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 99,414 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 93,381 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 93,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 89,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 89,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 80,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,326 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 62,334 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 58,913 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 58,868 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre seat belt stalk not found (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,518 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,805 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 42,897 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,904 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 24,391 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 WSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX registered?

DV55 WSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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The MOT history for DV55 WSX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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