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NU55 NMM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 NMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 126,145 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside components corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2023 117,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 104,600 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 104,600 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,983 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 95,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brakes worn

front tyre sidewalls damaged

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2019 83,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

front brakes worn

front tyre sidewalls damaged

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2018 74,447 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 74,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,499 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,079 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,418 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,057 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate slight deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,562 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,202 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS LOW(2mm)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,303 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,048 miles

OUTER EDGE OF N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO SCRUB-OFF

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISTORT

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,919 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 NMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NMM, 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 NMM registered?

NU55 NMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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