MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine light on
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Engine light on
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in outer wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
near side front tyre has split in sidewall
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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FY55 NWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 FY55 NWO, 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 NWO registered?
FY55 NWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.
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