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MM55 NPC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,813 mi
Last recorded187,813 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 NPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 187,813 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 185,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake reaings just in limits

various rear brakes pipes cannot be seen because they have plastic cover fitted .

Pass 29 Oct 2015 181,920 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 181,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 176,638 miles

slight corrosion on front under wheel arch brake pipes

Fail 7 Nov 2014 176,464 miles

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

slight corrosion on front under wheel arch brake pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2013 168,009 miles

n/s lower arm inner bush splitting slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2012 155,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 143,023 miles

slight wear steering rack ends

Pass 11 Nov 2010 124,853 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 124,849 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 99,875 miles

both front tyres showing abnormal wear to shoulders

Fail 23 Nov 2009 99,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres showing abnormal wear to shoulders

Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,876 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 72,875 miles

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

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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MM55 NPC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM55 NPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM55 NPC registered?

MM55 NPC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is MM55 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 NPC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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