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NU55 SPV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,692 mi
Last recorded162,692 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 162,692 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2019 162,402 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 144,352 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2018 144,330 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 126,858 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 126,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 123,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 123,595 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,505 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit, needs to be replaced as a matter of urgency.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,289 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,954 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,511 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 71,893 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,071 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,181 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 45,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 SPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

NU55 SPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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