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CA05 NUH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,952 mi
Last recorded107,952 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 NUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 107,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both coming out of flexis inner arches (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

manufacturers undertrays/sill covers fitted prohibiting full inspection of some prescribed areas and lower parts of rear coil springs

Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,010 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear all suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines front to back lower parts of rear coil springs and some prescribed areas

Fail 27 Jan 2025 96,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear all suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines front to back lower parts of rear coil springs and some prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jan 2024 85,928 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box as pipe goes into box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective by rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear all suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines front to back

Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,070 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 68,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,025 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2021 62,025 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 29 Feb 2020 57,355 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 46,035 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 46,035 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,950 miles

Rear slight corrosion to sub frame

Pass 3 Nov 2016 20,687 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 19,344 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 18,964 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 18,148 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 15,718 miles

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

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)

plastic covers on both sills and underside of vehicle front to rear

Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,508 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

plastic covers underside the whole length of vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2009 12,009 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 12,000 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,643 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 NUH 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 81.8%.

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 CA05 NUH, 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 CA05 NUH registered?

CA05 NUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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