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DY55 NKL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,652 mi
Last recorded151,652 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 151,652 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 149,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

coolant warning light on dash

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2023 143,871 miles

rear subframe has surface corrosion but not excessive

Pass 16 Sep 2022 137,128 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 15 Sep 2022 137,128 miles

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

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

Corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 131,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 129,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 124,320 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2019 124,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 114,321 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2018 114,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2017 102,538 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti-slip robber worn

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

tread seperation on front tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,463 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,700 miles

Nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 67,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

Fail 15 Jul 2013 67,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,085 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged not through to cords

Fail 17 Jul 2012 58,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged not through to cords

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,553 miles

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

exhaust CO on limits

Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,097 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,277 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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DY55 NKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY55 NKL, 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 DY55 NKL registered?

DY55 NKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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