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EO55 NTL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,497 mi
Last recorded156,497 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 NTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 156,497 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 156,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 148,662 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differtional (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 133,904 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 129,604 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 129,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 avon (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play recommend renewal - quite worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes above fuel filter -exposed and very rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

also, rear ind bulbs fading white, headlight lens fuzzy, OSR TYRE (2454017) also worn to markers in middle of tread.

Pass 7 Sep 2019 121,356 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 116,424 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 106,331 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 99,148 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,433 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,010 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,011 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper smeary

Fail 23 Aug 2012 71,836 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper smeary

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,429 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,711 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,373 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,047 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 36,047 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front 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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EO55 NTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO55 NTL, 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 EO55 NTL registered?

EO55 NTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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