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NJ55 NKX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,520 mi
Last recorded121,520 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 NKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 121,520 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe and suspension

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 117,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,600 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,053 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,928 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 88,278 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 77,658 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,319 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,505 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,203 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,841 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,295 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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NJ55 NKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NJ55 NKX, 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 NJ55 NKX registered?

NJ55 NKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is NJ55 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 NKX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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