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GV05 NFP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

203,729 mi
Last recorded203,729 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 NFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 203,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 200,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 198,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 194,733 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 193,281 miles

advice on further look at hand brake o/s and n/s/r

Fail 17 Mar 2022 193,281 miles

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

advice on further look at hand brake o/s and n/s/r

Pass 3 Apr 2021 190,007 miles

advice on further look at abs after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and rear hand brake

advice on slight pitting at front to rear at rear and front metal brake pipes

Fail 3 Apr 2021 190,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

advice on further look at abs after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and rear hand brake

advice on slight pitting at front to rear at rear and front metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2019 186,474 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 186,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 177,475 miles

advice on further look at rear foot brake

advice on slight foot brake travel

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes to flexys

advice on slight pitting at rear metal brake pipes to flexys

Pass 23 May 2017 165,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 165,735 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides have no aim due to uv protection faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 154,720 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2016 154,560 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 147,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 135,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

blades smearing screen

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

Pass 3 May 2013 129,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2012 117,883 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 7 May 2012 117,883 miles

front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 17 May 2011 93,338 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 93,338 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2010 73,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,474 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 32,126 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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GV05 NFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV05 NFP, 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 GV05 NFP registered?

GV05 NFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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