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EA05 NWX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,231 mi
Last recorded105,231 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 NWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,231 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2017 98,440 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2017 98,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 91,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 86,121 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 77,785 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,715 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,442 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 68,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2011 60,453 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,723 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,089 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,043 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,858 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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EA05 NWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EA05 NWX, 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 EA05 NWX registered?

EA05 NWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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