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MM55 WZN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,340 mi
Last recorded55,340 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 WZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,340 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,708 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,913 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,828 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,169 miles

nsr tyre on 1.6mm and osr tyre on 2mm

Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,230 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 33,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MM55 WZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MM55 WZN, 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 WZN registered?

MM55 WZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is MM55 WZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 WZN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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