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NU55 UKH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,554 mi
Last recorded167,554 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 UKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 167,554 miles

headlamp images hazy

off side front headlamp level sens arm deteriorated

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

rear subframe corroded,, upper floor, sills corroded

windscreen wipers beginning to smear screen

Pass 23 Feb 2024 154,977 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside of vehicle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 133,699 miles

Nearside Front front arm bush worn

Offside Front front arm bush worn

park brake may require service

Fail 10 Nov 2022 133,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre most balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front front arm bush worn

Offside Front front arm bush worn

front brake pads low in material

park brake may require service

Pass 6 Nov 2021 123,856 miles

both rear anti roll bar drop links links

near side front bottom ball joint worn

park brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 12 Oct 2020 118,227 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 118,222 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 107,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 107,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 97,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL PADS Wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,326 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise diesel treatment

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,450 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,184 miles

front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,308 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 37,287 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,719 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 24,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,103 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 UKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UKH, 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 UKH registered?

NU55 UKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is NU55 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU55 UKH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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