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NJ55 NLY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,676 mi
Last recorded98,676 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 NLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 98,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 90,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 83,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,900 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 69,701 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,235 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,582 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,188 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,469 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,897 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,621 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,225 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on both shoulders 245/40/17ZR

Rear exhaust mounting hangers broken

Wipers smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,809 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,512 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,804 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,711 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 21,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 NLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

NJ55 NLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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