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MT55 VNL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,333 mi
Last recorded172,333 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 VNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 172,333 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 165,775 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 163,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 153,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 142,681 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 139,255 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 134,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 127,244 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 120,882 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 116,010 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 112,680 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 108,686 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 97,212 miles

nearside wiper streaking on the screen

offside front inner door handle adrift inside

Fail 3 May 2011 97,212 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside wiper streaking on the screen

offside front inner door handle adrift inside

Pass 3 Nov 2010 88,483 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 79,024 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 56,183 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 54,834 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,834 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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MT55 VNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT55 VNL, 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 MT55 VNL registered?

MT55 VNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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