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NT54 GYG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,794 mi
Last recorded111,794 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT54 GYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 111,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 104,622 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 11 Jan 2023 104,622 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 13 Jan 2022 93,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around engine bay area due to slight smell in cab (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 93,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction COIL LIGHT ON TOO (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around engine bay area due to slight smell in cab (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,441 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 91,441 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 90,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 81,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 81,364 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 71,162 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 71,162 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 65,976 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 65,976 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,975 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 60,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 55,903 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 49,994 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,994 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,162 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise full brake check pads low on rear

exhaust center bracket snapped but still adequately supported

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,909 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 37,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,460 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 32,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 24,463 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 24,463 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 18,393 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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NT54 GYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NT54 GYG, 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 NT54 GYG registered?

NT54 GYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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