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NA55 DWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,814 mi
Last recorded166,814 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 DWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 166,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 157,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2021 157,862 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 150,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 150,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 143,329 miles

rear discs are corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 136,766 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 130,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 122,771 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,662 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,155 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 107,459 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 102,724 miles

nearside and offside front disc's getting worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,874 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,569 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 75,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,260 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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NA55 DWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NA55 DWZ, 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 NA55 DWZ registered?

NA55 DWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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