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NU55 OZS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

162,898 mi
Last recorded162,898 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 OZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2021 162,898 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 159,530 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 159,530 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 145,207 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 117,666 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 117,658 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 117,657 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Inner bushes

Pass 18 May 2016 110,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion through out vehicle

front exhaust mounts broken

middle exhaust mount broken

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 16 May 2016 110,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion through out vehicle

e.m.l light on dash

front exhaust mounts broken

middle exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Nov 2014 100,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear quarter panel damaged.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 100,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear quarter panel damaged.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,642 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 85,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,950 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 74,948 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 6,065 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 57,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,131 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Aug 2010 55,956 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise front brake discs corroded

one led in-operative in hi-level brake lamp

Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 40,350 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,049 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 OZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 OZS, 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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NU55 OZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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