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FH55 DKX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,175 mi
Last recorded147,175 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 DKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 147,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 143,943 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 143,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 138,707 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 134,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 134,428 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 127,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 119,851 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))

Slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 19 Jul 2019 111,510 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 104,593 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 104,592 miles

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

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

225/50/16

Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,104 miles

both front tyres are worn quite badly on inner edges

engine management light on,on dash

Fail 18 Jul 2017 94,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are worn quite badly on inner edges

engine management light on,on dash

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,615 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 70,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,561 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 43,233 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,948 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 36,548 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,250 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,755 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,731 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,586 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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FH55 DKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FH55 DKX, 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 FH55 DKX registered?

FH55 DKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is FH55 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 DKX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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