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NX55 WXK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,313 mi
Last recorded114,313 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 WXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 114,313 miles

Corrosion to suspension and brake components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225.45.17 ()

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 114,313 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to suspension and brake components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225.45.17 ()

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 20 Jul 2022 113,719 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 112,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 112,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 111,694 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 108,547 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 107,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 107,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 106,216 miles

All four tyre pressures appear low.

Offside Wiper is smearing.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 106,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

All four tyre pressures appear low.

Offside Wiper is smearing.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,545 miles

exhaust corroded

left door mirror security

left front-rear ball joint boot split

left front-rear ball joint slight play

right front wheel slight buckle

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 95,545 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount failed (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded

left door mirror security

left front-rear ball joint boot split

left front-rear ball joint slight play

right front wheel slight buckle

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 80,283 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight distortion

left/right front wheel rims slight buckle

Fail 29 Aug 2012 65,036 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight distortion

left/right front wheel rims slight buckle

Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,233 miles

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left rear tyre tread worn

right rear tyre tread worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,413 miles

left front tyre sidewall damaged

right front wheel rim slight buckle

Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,264 miles

rihgt front tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,654 miles

left front tyre sidewwall damaged

lower engine/floor covers fitted

parking brake travel

Fail 29 Aug 2008 39,654 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

left front tyre sidewwall damaged

lower engine/floor covers fitted

parking brake travel

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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NX55 WXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NX55 WXK, 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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NX55 WXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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