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AK05 NRL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,547 mi
Last recorded182,547 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 NRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 182,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2mm and inner shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring the view of various components.

exhaust back box condition poor/corroded.

Fail 4 Feb 2019 182,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower ball joints dust covers split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2mm and inner shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring the view of various components.

exhaust back box condition poor/corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 167,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 145,760 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 125,469 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 122,241 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 115,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Mar 2013 109,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cutting off outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 109,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cutting off outer edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 105,979 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 105,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,685 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,768 miles

front pads low

ft discs lipped and corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,775 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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AK05 NRL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK05 NRL, 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 AK05 NRL registered?

AK05 NRL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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