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NA55 DXC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,199 mi
Last recorded123,199 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 DXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 123,199 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 123,152 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 117,813 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 114,891 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 114,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 112,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 108,370 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,342 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 97,032 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 97,001 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Aug 2018 91,866 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 88,638 miles

Rear nearside and offside brake disc have slight pitting on inner surface

Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,662 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,375 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,651 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,507 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 64,507 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 60,141 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Dec 2011 60,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,727 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2010 50,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,371 miles

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

small cut n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2008 29,175 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 DXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NA55 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

NA55 DXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is NA55 DXC safe to buy?

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