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GP55 NUO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,078 mi
Last recorded168,078 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 NUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 168,078 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 164,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres getting close the legal limit

rear suspension component's corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some component's

Fail 29 Sep 2025 164,512 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres getting close the legal limit

rear suspension component's corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some component's

Pass 26 Sep 2024 159,333 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 159,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm closest to bumper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 154,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 154,098 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coil light on dash

Pass 30 Sep 2022 148,401 miles

Rear General corrosion at rear of vehicle.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 143,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear general corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2020 139,206 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))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 139,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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 Oct 2019 132,023 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 124,514 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 118,216 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 118,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,377 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 111,761 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2015 102,580 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 102,580 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,658 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,365 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 70,365 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,417 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 56,220 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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GP55 NUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GP55 NUO, 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 GP55 NUO registered?

GP55 NUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is GP55 NUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 NUO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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