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CU05 NBZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,543 mi
Last recorded140,543 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 140,543 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both nsf and osf. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nsf and osf. ()

Under body surface rust back to front

Pass 20 Jun 2020 138,230 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 122,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 119,167 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 119,166 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 117,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 116,995 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 114,528 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 108,630 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,463 miles

n/s front tyre wearing from outer shoulder.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front lower suspension arm inner bush slightly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 86,933 miles

1.plastic trim covering outer sills .2.plastic trim covering floor pans.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 78,675 miles

1.plastic trim covering floor pans.2.engine under tray fitted.3.trim covering inner arches.4.trim covering outer sills.

5.near side front tyre wearing outer edge.

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,341 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,923 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,370 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 51,370 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CU05 NBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 CU05 NBZ, 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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CU05 NBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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