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AY05 NFP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,578 mi
Last recorded152,578 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 NFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 152,578 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides - gaitors deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( ball joints upwards - control arms ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 142,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box and middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 135,699 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 135,699 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 133,394 miles

n/s handbrake slightly weak

Pass 4 Apr 2019 128,299 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 123,603 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 113,075 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,736 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,610 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 70,097 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 70,097 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Feb 2012 61,480 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2011 53,587 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,539 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 39,366 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,043 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 33,984 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,545 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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AY05 NFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AY05 NFP, 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 AY05 NFP registered?

AY05 NFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AY05 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 NFP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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