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MW55 NCA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,233 mi
Last recorded78,233 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 NCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 78,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 78,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 73,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 70,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 68,728 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 67,334 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,727 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,845 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front thrust arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess on gearbox side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 63,845 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front thrust arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess on gearbox side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 61,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,682 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,747 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ns/ofs rear tyers are 2mn

Fail 31 Mar 2016 53,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ns/ofs rear tyers are 2mn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,134 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 49,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,487 miles

All Front Suspension Lower Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Rear Brake Pads Low

Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,478 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 32,478 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2011 27,253 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre on min limit (recommend replacement asap)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

plastic covering entire underbody and both outer sill panels

Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,428 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,363 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 14,555 miles

nearside front air bag switched off

Fail 5 Dec 2008 14,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front air bag switched off

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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MW55 NCA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MW55 NCA, 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 MW55 NCA registered?

MW55 NCA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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The MOT history for MW55 NCA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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