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NU55 UKR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,023 mi
Last recorded114,023 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 UKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 114,023 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 106,550 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 106,648 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,821 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 96,457 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 96,457 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,851 miles

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

Off side front tyre worn out (inner)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,800 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 41,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,961 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 69,961 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,683 miles

unable to check all underside due to covers

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,123 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 UKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UKR, 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 UKR registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU55 UKR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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