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LR05 NYK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,365 mi
Last recorded122,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 NYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 122,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer edge

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 30 Jul 2015 103,540 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 103,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 86,832 miles

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

engine management light on

long parking brake pedal travel

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,832 miles

engine management light on

long parking brake pedal travel

Pass 11 Sep 2013 79,916 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 79,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,642 miles

EML on dash

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 75,285 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

EML on dash

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,970 miles

engine under tray cover missing

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,963 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 43,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,224 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,201 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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LR05 NYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LR05 NYK, 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 LR05 NYK registered?

LR05 NYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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