MOT Status
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105,493 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Air Intake Pipe Deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Surface Rust on Under Vehicle
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Air Intake Pipe Deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil level on Minimum
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Surface Rust on Under Vehicle
Front Air Intake Pipe Deteriorated
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Air Intake Pipe Deteriorated
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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FX55 NLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FX55 NLU, 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 FX55 NLU registered?
FX55 NLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2005.
Is FX55 NLU safe to buy?
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