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CA05 NDK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,323 mi
Last recorded147,323 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 NDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 147,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 131,244 miles

2 x metal brake pipes slightly corroded (above fuel tank )

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front service brake fluctuation close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f outer wheel rim distorted/repair noticeable

Fail 30 Oct 2019 131,220 miles

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced o/s/r sidelights very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f rack gaiter split in a few places (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

2 x metal brake pipes slightly corroded (above fuel tank )

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front service brake fluctuation close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f outer wheel rim distorted/repair noticeable

Pass 29 Oct 2018 109,572 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,087 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 98,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,015 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,635 miles

Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 90,625 miles

Inner Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,066 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak (slight)- rear of engine.

wipers smearing screen.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 67,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak (slight)- rear of engine.

wipers smearing screen.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

articles hanging from interior mirror.

button missing for o/s/f seatbelt.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,980 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 41,980 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,234 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2009 32,234 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,091 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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CA05 NDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA05 NDK, 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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CA05 NDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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