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DY55 NJE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,058 mi
Last recorded162,058 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 162,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 153,503 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 146,518 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 146,517 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 137,836 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres worn down to legal limit

Fail 31 Oct 2012 130,368 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 130,368 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 117,463 miles

side light warning light on # nsr tyre soft

Pass 21 May 2010 98,215 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 97,380 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,646 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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DY55 NJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NJE, 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 NJE registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY55 NJE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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