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NJ55 NMM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,700 mi
Last recorded147,700 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 NMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 147,700 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 146,597 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 146,597 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 143,871 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 143,871 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 141,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 141,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 131,227 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 114,504 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 114,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 95,235 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2016 94,917 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,109 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 64,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 64,780 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield on exhaust loose

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,462 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 58,416 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,012 miles

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre close to 2mm in places

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,905 miles

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

offside rear tyre has two nails in it

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,241 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 32,520 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,030 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 NMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NJ55 NMM, 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 NMM registered?

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

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