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FX05 NCE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

215,580 mi
Last recorded215,580 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 NCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 215,580 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 215,580 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 211,517 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 207,474 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 124,416 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 120,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2017 116,192 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 112,065 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 98,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 93,458 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 83,645 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 76,226 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,494 miles

nearside and offside rear springs slightly corrored

nearside rear tyre worn flat on inner edge and worn down to 2mm

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outter edge and slightly perished on side wall

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

small stone chip on on center of wind screen

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,649 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,038 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,685 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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FX05 NCE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FX05 NCE, 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 FX05 NCE registered?

FX05 NCE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is FX05 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 NCE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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