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AW05 NOD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

147,240 mi
Last recorded147,240 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW05 NOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 147,240 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 142,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 142,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 136,636 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 136,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 132,139 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 130,978 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 128,571 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 127,310 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 126,274 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 123,684 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 121,373 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 118,273 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 113,897 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 105,484 miles

both front tyres split on outer and inner side wals but no cord visable

Fail 22 Jun 2013 105,421 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres have splits on the inside edges but no cord showing.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 101,200 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,156 miles

underside covered completely.discs rather worn(servicable).indicators faded.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 79,042 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 72,263 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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AW05 NOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AW05 NOD, 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 AW05 NOD registered?

AW05 NOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is AW05 NOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW05 NOD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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