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BL55 NXY

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,807 mi
Last recorded136,807 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 NXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 136,807 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front brake flexi hoses perishing

Front brake pipes corroding

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Rear brake flexi hoses perishing

Rear brake pipes corroding

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rods

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,535 miles

All rear anti-roll bar / link rod bushes worn

Both front lower forward suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Offside front brake pipe / ferrule starting to corrode

Rear brake flexi hoses perishing

Rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2017 130,486 miles

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

All rear anti-roll bar / link rod bushes worn

Both front lower forward suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Offside front brake pipe / ferrule starting to corrode

Rear brake flexi hoses perishing

Rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 123,828 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rods

Pass 29 Oct 2015 118,136 miles

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

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

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

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

engine,undertray,floor & sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 118,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine,undertray,floor & sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor covers fitted

front & rear brake discs worn but brake pads good

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2014 114,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor covers fitted

front & rear brake discs worn but brake pads good

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2013 111,018 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 106,823 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 103,072 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 100,006 miles

rear discs rusty

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs worn

plastic sills

Pass 27 Oct 2010 100,006 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

plastic sills

rear discs rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,712 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,111 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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BL55 NXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL55 NXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL55 NXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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