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AK05 NSE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

70,016 mi
Last recorded70,016 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 NSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 70,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 70,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 69,191 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 67,538 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,952 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,180 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 65,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,131 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 64,173 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 64,150 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,038 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,080 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,737 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,643 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,475 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,584 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,576 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,137 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,218 miles

service lamp on

Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,735 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,805 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 31,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

service lamp on

Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,821 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,066 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 NSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 NSE, 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 NSE registered?

AK05 NSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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