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A19 NHU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,824 mi
Last recorded123,824 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 NHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,824 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 117,903 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2020 117,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 110,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 6 Jan 2018 101,998 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 101,998 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,403 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

engine cover fitted

front headlamp lenses faded

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 83,689 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 83,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,278 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 54,195 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,459 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,053 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,114 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 46,113 miles

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

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

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

brake discs are worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,978 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,012 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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A19 NHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A19 NHU, 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 A19 NHU registered?

A19 NHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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