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NV55 RWY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,447 mi
Last recorded258,447 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 258,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 258,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 156,331 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 152,519 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 152,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 145,877 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 126,264 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 125,994 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 117,063 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 117,063 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 108,822 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 108,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 99,918 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 99,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 91,407 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 91,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 79,731 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,796 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 RWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NV55 RWY, 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 RWY registered?

NV55 RWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for NV55 RWY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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