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AK05 NTT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,528 mi
Last recorded125,528 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 125,528 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 114,620 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 106,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,596 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 96,593 miles

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

both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

offside rear shocker damp (slight)

Pass 5 Apr 2018 82,472 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,499 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,685 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 51,549 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,707 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,689 miles

Engine check light on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 26,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,202 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,380 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,150 miles

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

odour of fuel in engine compartment,no leak identified.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NTT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NTT, 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 NTT registered?

AK05 NTT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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