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DX55 TVZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

318,756 mi
Last recorded318,756 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 TVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 318,756 miles

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 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 189,538 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 189,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 180,620 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 169,097 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 158,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 150,002 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 145,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 145,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,824 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Plastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 126,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Plastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine/outer sill/floorpan covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 103,879 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine/outer sill/floorpan covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 89,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs slightly worn/lipped

brake pipes part covered

full floorpan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floorpan covers fitted

front tyres on legal limit (outer edges)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front wiper blade worn

outer sill covers fitted

rear brakepipes partially obscured by fuel tank/covers/rear suspension components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 76,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full floorpan covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes covered in part by rear covers,fuel tank,suspension components.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,998 miles

floor pan cover fitted

front tyres low outer edge n/s o/s

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

rear suspension lower arm covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2011 67,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor pan cover fitted

front tyres low outer edge n/s o/s

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

rear suspension lower arm covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,580 miles

floorpan covers fitted

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

rear suspension lower arm covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,712 miles

floorpan covers fitted

lower engine cover fitted

n/s front tyre slight sidewall damage

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,168 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s front tyre small split outer edge

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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DX55 TVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DX55 TVZ, 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 DX55 TVZ registered?

DX55 TVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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