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MH05 NWK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,015 mi
Last recorded68,015 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 NWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 68,015 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 68,015 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 66,354 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

Ns rear view mirror slightly loose

Nsf fog light inop

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 66,350 miles

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

Covers and undertrays fitted

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

Ns rear view mirror slightly loose

Nsf fog light inop

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 66,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective stiff steering going lock too lock (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper thrust arm front of wheel ball joint worn

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front mirror slightly loose

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s thrust arm bushes splitting x2

undertrays covering front too rear covering brake pipes and other components

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,534 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 63,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 58,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear seats occupied ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring brake pipes and other mechanical components

Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,829 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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MH05 NWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MH05 NWK, 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 MH05 NWK registered?

MH05 NWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is MH05 NWK safe to buy?

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