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NV55 ZRG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,231 mi
Last recorded102,231 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 ZRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 102,231 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,585 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 91,601 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 91,601 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 88,909 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,728 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,473 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 67,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,674 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 58,674 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 51,826 miles

** nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limits 2mm **

** offside rear tyre worn close to legal limits 1.8mm **

nearside front shock absorber weak

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

nearside front wiper smearing

offside front tyre worn close to legal limits

Fail 29 May 2012 51,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

** nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limits 2mm **

** offside rear tyre worn close to legal limits 1.8mm **

nearside front shock absorber weak

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

nearside front wiper smearing

offside front tyre worn close to legal limits

Pass 26 May 2011 37,799 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 29,733 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 29,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 22,581 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 ZRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NV55 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

NV55 ZRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is NV55 ZRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 ZRG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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