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NV55 OLW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,888 mi
Last recorded132,888 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 OLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 132,888 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 120,765 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 110,612 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 110,609 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 109,566 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 109,566 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,695 miles

rear parking brake requires adjustment or repeir

Fail 14 Sep 2018 103,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

rear parking brake requires adjustment or repeir

Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,676 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 98,676 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,666 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 84,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 75,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 75,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 68,059 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 68,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,719 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 60,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,596 miles

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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,547 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,310 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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NV55 OLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NV55 OLW, 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 NV55 OLW registered?

NV55 OLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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