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DY55 XVW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,203 mi
Last recorded153,203 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 May 2022 153,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge as worn as possible without failing mot .... bald and close to chords at edge ... strongly advise replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin visible pads approx 2mm ... advise replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

number plate lights slightly dull

surface corrosion to underside and suspension .. brake pipes obscured by body covers ... advise drop covers and check pipes etc

Pass 18 May 2021 149,410 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 149,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 147,577 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 139,842 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 139,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 130,511 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

centre exhaust mounting bracket has some deterioration

floor trays fitted

rear brake discs have some pitting

rear sub frame has some surface corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 127,165 miles

Brake pipes coated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 126,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear as marked (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes coated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 118,694 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main feeds,front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 118,637 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above axel (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on exhaust

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main feeds,front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 111,589 miles

1.rectification work under 559362125299

2.o/s rear brake pipe corroded. 3.o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit. 4.o/s front tyre worn on inner edge. 5.n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 111,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,864 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 96,929 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 30 Jul 2013 96,929 miles

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

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2012 88,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 77,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 70,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,183 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 66,183 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,975 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 XVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XVW, 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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DY55 XVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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