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NU55 UKL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,572 mi
Last recorded203,572 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 UKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 203,572 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 200,018 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 196,950 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 193,551 miles

undre trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 190,594 miles

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 ()

Fail 7 Dec 2021 190,594 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 184,631 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

tow bar not fitted at the time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2020 184,631 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 174,047 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 158,320 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 158,319 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 146,870 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 146,870 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 137,120 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 122,481 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 122,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 105,319 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 105,319 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 85,277 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 85,277 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,704 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,361 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 41,802 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2010 36,107 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2010 36,107 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,913 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,086 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 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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