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NX55 WXW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,776 mi
Last recorded116,776 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 WXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 116,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 113,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion on vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2024 107,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion on vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2023 105,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damages on outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 103,107 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge and cracking badly

Offside Front wheel damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2021 101,263 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak close to limit

Fail 17 Jul 2021 101,263 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak close to limit

Pass 28 Sep 2019 100,692 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer brake pad surface split from metal backing

Pass 29 Sep 2018 98,969 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 96,879 miles

Nearside rear tyre has age related perishing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 96,875 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has age related perishing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 93,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 93,651 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 90,050 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,673 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,924 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,023 miles

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

centre ehaust braket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,522 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,299 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,699 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Sight damaged to front No plate

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 WXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXW, 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 NX55 WXW registered?

NX55 WXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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