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EA05 NXF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,788 mi
Last recorded96,788 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 NXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 96,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 89,701 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe corroded, not affecting overall strength

Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 83,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

tracking may be out

Pass 16 Jun 2023 75,934 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 75,928 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 65,877 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 65,867 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 56,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 54,936 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 52,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,095 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 46,075 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,122 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 38,930 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 34,471 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 29,053 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,094 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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EA05 NXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 EA05 NXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA05 NXF registered?

EA05 NXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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The MOT history for EA05 NXF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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