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NU55 GYB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,272 mi
Last recorded51,272 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 GYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 51,272 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,483 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 32,204 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Customer advised to visit tyre shop ASAP

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

Offside front tyre is worn on outer edge with cuts almost down to the ply/cords

Pass 13 Aug 2011 25,626 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 GYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 NU55 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

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

Is NU55 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU55 GYB 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.

Does NU55 GYB have outstanding finance?

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