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DY55 OUD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

164,469 mi
Last recorded164,469 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 OUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 164,469 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 164,466 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 160,726 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 160,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 155,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 149,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 149,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 141,195 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres are worn on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2022 141,193 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2021 128,949 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2021 128,948 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2020 112,228 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 112,227 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 87,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,417 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,334 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 82,330 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 78,989 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 78,986 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 14 May 2014 75,068 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,003 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,555 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

kick up not very clear on o/s headlamp beam

Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,868 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,243 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 55,144 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,321 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 33,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,662 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 OUD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 DY55 OUD, 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 OUD registered?

DY55 OUD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is DY55 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 OUD shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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