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Under trays fitted
undre trays fitted
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s excessively worn on inner/outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
both front tyres worn on edges
tow bar not fitted at the time of test
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main brake pipes corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres worn on edges
tow bar not fitted at the time of test
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded possible fractured cannot assessed (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded possible fractured cannot assessed (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearward (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearward (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside rear tyre worn inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NU55 UKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UKL, 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 UKL registered?
NU55 UKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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