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ND55 ZXW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,223 mi
Last recorded118,223 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 ZXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 118,223 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 118,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 114,929 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 111,535 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 107,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,995 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 102,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,023 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,435 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 93,433 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 91,634 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 89,455 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 89,455 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,658 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 82,764 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,201 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Feb 2013 61,320 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 53,155 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,279 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,008 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,947 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,696 miles

nearside ront outer tyre wall damaged.!!!

rear number plate damaged.!!!

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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ND55 ZXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ND55 ZXW, 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 ND55 ZXW registered?

ND55 ZXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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