MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,581 miAbove average mileage for this year
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engine check light on
n/s/r tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine check light on
n/s/r tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall
ESP faulty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s door mirror damaged
n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ESP faulty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s door mirror damaged
n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall
n/s door mirror damaged
rear exhaust mounting corroded
o/s/f tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY55 XXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XXJ, 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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How do I check the history of DY55 XXJ?
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What year was DY55 XXJ registered?
DY55 XXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.
Is DY55 XXJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY55 XXJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DY55 XXJ have outstanding finance?
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