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NV55 ZTM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,011 mi
Last recorded90,011 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 ZTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,011 miles

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

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

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

eml lt on

front exhaust brackets split

Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,123 miles

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

o/s/r jacking block on floor adrift

o/s/r tyre tread cracking (not exposing cords)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 85,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r jacking block on floor adrift

o/s/r tyre tread cracking (not exposing cords)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,299 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 80,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,917 miles

ADVISE CUT IN NSF TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,640 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 67,074 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,140 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 62,140 miles

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

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 ZTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV55 ZTM registered?

NV55 ZTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is NV55 ZTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 ZTM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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