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AO05 NFH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,576 mi
Last recorded113,576 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 113,576 miles

1/ both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

2/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

3/ front and center exhaust mountings broken

Pass 10 May 2018 105,412 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust support bracket broken.

Central Lower Exhaust silencer corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lense damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on the outer edge.

Rear Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode.

Fail 5 May 2018 105,412 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Front Lower Exhaust support bracket broken.

Central Lower Exhaust silencer corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.

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

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp lense damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on the outer edge.

Rear Both rear wheel arches starting to corrode.

Pass 9 May 2017 95,892 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 95,892 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 83,169 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,145 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 83,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,963 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 59,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,751 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,107 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,142 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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AO05 NFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO05 NFH, 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 AO05 NFH registered?

AO05 NFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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