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NV55 ZSN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,409 mi
Last recorded113,409 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 ZSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 113,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 107,225 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 107,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,729 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

body and rear lamp damaged nsr

Fail 4 Aug 2022 97,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

body and rear lamp damaged nsr

Pass 11 Aug 2021 90,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bodywork and lamp damage

Fail 6 Aug 2021 90,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Bodywork and lamp damage

Pass 4 Feb 2020 78,065 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer before Diff (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Next to Gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 77,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer before Diff (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Next to Gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 70,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight damage to offside front outer side wall 225/45r17

Fail 25 Jan 2019 69,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight damage to offside front outer side wall 225/45r17

Pass 29 Jan 2018 60,920 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking due to age

Fail 8 Jan 2018 60,637 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking due to age

Pass 6 Jan 2017 51,875 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,107 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn. No ply or cords visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2016 50,107 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn. No ply or cords visible

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,035 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,454 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,924 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,432 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,590 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,823 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,493 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 21,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 ZSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

NV55 ZSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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