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NK54 TWY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,274 mi
Last recorded35,274 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 TWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 35,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides, Near side and Off side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 34,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted/corroded around edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear General corrosion over all rear suspension components

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe has general corrosion over surface (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 33,950 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken away from pipe but system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 33,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking across tread mainly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 32,205 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 31,702 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 31,125 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 31,125 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 30,367 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 29,529 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 29,529 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 28,116 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 27,271 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,204 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,222 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 24,539 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 23,632 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,516 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 20,426 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,836 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,770 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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NK54 TWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NK54 TWY, 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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NK54 TWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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