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AK05 NSU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,265 mi
Last recorded190,265 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 190,265 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 169,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 164,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2019 164,106 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 158,968 miles

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2018 158,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 152,993 miles

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

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

undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 145,946 miles

Centre Front oil leak - visible on full undertray

Pass 5 Aug 2015 139,729 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 131,941 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 124,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 107,390 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 107,390 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 90,102 miles

O/S/F anti roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,317 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 NSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NSU, 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 NSU registered?

AK05 NSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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