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FY55 NUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,594 mi
Last recorded55,594 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,483 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 51,473 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,952 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust bracket broken but supported

Pass 27 May 2014 38,424 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 36,463 miles

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

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 17 May 2013 36,463 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 35,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side rear tyre on 2.5mm

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 28,786 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate starting to fade

Fail 23 Apr 2010 28,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate starting to fade

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,030 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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FY55 NUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 NUJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FY55 NUJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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