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GR55 NNC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,117 mi
Last recorded106,117 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 NNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 106,117 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 106,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,980 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 100,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 98,159 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 94,570 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe starting to corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 92,321 miles

Offside front trackrod end slight play

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

rear springs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 88,616 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 88,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 80,872 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 80,872 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,582 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 72,582 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,528 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 66,484 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,238 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 52,217 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 51,661 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

item removed from drivers view

Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,396 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 34,663 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 22,408 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 6,523 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 5,457 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 5,047 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 4,353 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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GR55 NNC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GR55 NNC, 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 NNC registered?

GR55 NNC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is GR55 NNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 NNC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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