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FY55 NWO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,750 mi
Last recorded155,750 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 155,750 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 155,749 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 134,997 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 134,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,416 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 12 Oct 2015 112,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,604 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 72,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,601 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 2 Sep 2011 64,426 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,629 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 59,629 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 53,033 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 53,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,493 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 27,493 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,226 miles

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.

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 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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FY55 NWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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