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H5 NYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,321 mi
Last recorded99,321 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 NYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 99,321 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 93,362 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 May 2022 93,357 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,679 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 86,499 miles

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

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

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,836 miles

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

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Oct 2018 85,834 miles

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

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

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2017 85,254 miles

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 85,251 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,692 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 84,692 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 84,061 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 81,348 miles

front tyres fitted 225/45/17 rear 245/40/17

front tyres wear on the edge (225/45/17)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,229 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 75,228 miles

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

Nearside handbrake reading lower than offside

Pass 3 Dec 2012 69,426 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 69,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,198 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,699 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,610 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 45,490 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,095 miles

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

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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H5 NYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H5 NYJ, 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 H5 NYJ registered?

H5 NYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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