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DY55 OUE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,651 mi
Last recorded51,651 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 OUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 51,651 miles

front and rear suspension corroded but not ton excess

Pass 10 Feb 2025 47,392 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 47,386 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 45,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 27 Jul 2022 45,498 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,468 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 45,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,054 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,920 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 38,895 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,909 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,194 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,342 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,799 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,864 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 18,352 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)

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 OUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

DY55 OUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DY55 OUE safe to buy?

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