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FY55 NTU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,622 mi
Last recorded146,622 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 146,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 132,280 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 132,280 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 118,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 118,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,451 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,458 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,238 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,600 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,131 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,405 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,756 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,909 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,788 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 39,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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FY55 NTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY55 NTU, 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 FY55 NTU registered?

FY55 NTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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