MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
under tray fitted
Esp Turned Off For Test
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/s and O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/s and O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned wrong handed side but not rubbing on full lock (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned wrong handed side but not rubbing on full lock (2.2.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front tyres worn on edges
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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NV55 PLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 PLO, 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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NV55 PLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.
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