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NY54 UZO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

182,214 mi
Last recorded182,214 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 UZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 182,214 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 179,375 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 179,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 177,791 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 173,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 167,217 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 162,666 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 162,662 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 150,552 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 142,615 miles

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

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 135,966 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 134,819 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes rusty all round

Pass 25 Apr 2014 129,198 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 120,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SRS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 110,064 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 110,064 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 99,612 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 99,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 89,666 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 75,500 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,826 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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NY54 UZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NY54 UZO, 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 NY54 UZO registered?

NY54 UZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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