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HJ05 NXY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,895 mi
Last recorded109,895 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 NXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 105,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 105,311 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 100,307 miles

nearside door mirror repeater intermittent

plastic under shields fitted preventing full view of floor

Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,197 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 71,350 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,174 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,994 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,432 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,432 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake slight sticking when releasing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,072 miles

left front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,996 miles

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

advise front right anti roll bar drop link is bent.

emissions to low for reading.

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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HJ05 NXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HJ05 NXY, 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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HJ05 NXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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