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NJ55 VWA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,601 mi
Last recorded132,601 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 132,601 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 108,945 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 108,757 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 108,740 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f door mirror indicator lens cracked.

o/s/f tyre has outer edge of tread slightly worn.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

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 VWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

NJ55 VWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is NJ55 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 VWA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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