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MW55 NYK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,660 mi
Last recorded50,660 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 NYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,660 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 50,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,393 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 46,007 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 43,677 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 43,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 36,615 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 33,397 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 30,442 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,222 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,112 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 24,112 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,171 miles

covers fitted to undercarriage

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 19 Nov 2008 15,952 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

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 NYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NYK, 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 MW55 NYK registered?

MW55 NYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is MW55 NYK safe to buy?

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