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NC55 TLX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,792 mi
Last recorded133,792 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 TLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 133,792 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 133,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 126,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 126,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 126,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeps down under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded but part covered by plastic covers which prevents proper inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2021 125,003 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 124,147 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 124,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 123,049 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 123,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 120,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emmisions not dected passed

suspect exhaust leak?

Pass 18 Oct 2017 114,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 111,030 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt frayed

brake pipe slightly corroded, n/s/f, o/s/f

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Oct 2016 111,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt frayed

brake pipe slightly corroded, n/s/f, o/s/f

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers washer is partially blocked

Pass 1 Oct 2014 162,655 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,655 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2012 86,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 81,677 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 81,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,541 miles

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 63,521 miles

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

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

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,739 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 48,739 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 34,986 miles

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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NC55 TLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NC55 TLX, 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 NC55 TLX registered?

NC55 TLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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