MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both front tyres worn on edges
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both front tyres worn on edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine service overdue oil leval low
exhaust brackets corroded
osf tyre worn on outer edge 225/45/17 would recommend new tyre
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine service overdue oil leval low
exhaust brackets corroded
osf tyre worn on outer edge 225/45/17 would recommend new tyre
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil level low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
park brake requires adjusment/repair
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres sidewalls split
park brake requires adjusment/repair
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK55 NKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 MK55 NKC, 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 MK55 NKC registered?
MK55 NKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.
Is MK55 NKC safe to buy?
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