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MW55 NZB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,362 mi
Last recorded70,362 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 70,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 65,602 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 61,891 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

brake pipes corroded

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Fail 3 Mar 2016 61,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

brake pipes corroded

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,310 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,217 miles

Both front alloy wheels buckled.

Corriosion starting on the rear brake pipes and suspension.

Damage to the lower front bumper and inner wheel arch covers.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 44,358 miles

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

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

parking brake only just met effort

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,358 miles

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

parking brake only just met effort

Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,971 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin, also brake pedal travel more than normal.

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

Rear road springs very rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,884 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 29,884 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,979 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,233 miles

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

Offside Outer 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)

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 NZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 NZB, 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 NZB registered?

MW55 NZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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The MOT history for MW55 NZB shows 13 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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