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GR55 NMU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,524 mi
Last recorded175,524 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 NMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 175,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 170,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 166,085 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 158,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 153,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake squeals when inspected on the ramp

Pass 29 Sep 2020 148,789 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 138,661 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 130,955 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 123,650 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 123,037 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 113,385 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 113,329 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,667 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 93,194 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 93,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,532 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

approx 4mm on front brake pads

both headlamp aims on upper limits

Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,046 miles

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

slight age cracking on both front lower castor arm bushes

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2012 74,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight age cracking on both front lower castor arm bushes

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,998 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 63,998 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,886 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,570 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 42,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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GR55 NMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GR55 NMU, 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 GR55 NMU registered?

GR55 NMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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