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GP55 NWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,550 mi
Last recorded137,550 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 NWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 137,550 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Underseal at underside rear vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2023 137,549 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet struts inoperative (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Underseal at underside rear vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2021 133,127 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 133,033 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 129,374 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 129,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at join (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 126,990 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 126,990 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 124,279 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 124,279 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear off (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 120,285 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 120,285 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 116,288 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 116,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 110,645 miles

engine cover undertray

Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 108,658 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,432 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 92,431 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 79,094 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,200 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 71,200 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,939 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under body transmission cover damaged and insecure.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 54,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under body transmission cover damaged and insecure.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,405 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 NWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NWJ, 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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GP55 NWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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