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FY55 NWW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,722 mi
Last recorded122,722 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 122,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,782 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 115,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 109,254 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 109,254 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,386 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 98,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 92,028 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 92,016 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,447 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,049 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,373 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,405 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,191 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,907 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,167 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 57,167 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,218 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,801 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,919 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 NWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NWW, 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 NWW registered?

FY55 NWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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