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NU55 GXX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,244 mi
Last recorded105,244 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 GXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 105,244 miles

Rear REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ...............

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,355 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 104,312 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 103,045 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 103,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 100,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm and has a screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 96,960 miles

Nearside Front tyre

both rear anti roll bar link bushes ..

Fail 20 Oct 2017 96,895 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre

both rear anti roll bar link bushes ..

Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,090 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,154 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 88,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,321 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 70,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded

inner edges slightly worn on both front tyres

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and other components due to large plastic under guards

Fail 19 Dec 2012 70,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded

inner edges slightly worn on both front tyres

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and other components due to large plastic under guards

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,130 miles

front brake discs slightly thin

unable to fully inspect components due to large plastic trims/under guards

Pass 5 Apr 2011 44,811 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,811 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,219 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 31,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,299 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,328 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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NU55 GXX 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 NU55 GXX, 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 NU55 GXX registered?

NU55 GXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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