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MO51 NGT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

148,258 mi
Last recorded148,258 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO51 NGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 148,258 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all pipes covered with underseal

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2026 148,258 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all pipes covered with underseal

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2025 148,056 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

all brake pipes covered in underseal

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Aug 2025 148,056 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

all brake pipes covered in underseal

vehicle heavily undersealed

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 137,255 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 137,255 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 127,027 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 119,884 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 119,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim space saver fitted (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 98,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 88,374 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,544 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting coroded and detached ,but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 14 Oct 2017 85,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting coroded and detached ,but system still adequately supported

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 15 Oct 2016 57,226 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded /snapped

Nearside Front slight movement on door mirror

Nearside Rear tyre showing underinflation

Offside Rear brake pipe showing corrosion

Rear anti roll bar showing corrosion

engine/undertrays fitted obscuring various components

Fail 15 Oct 2016 77,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre exhaust hanger corroded /snapped

Nearside Front slight movement on door mirror

Nearside Rear tyre showing underinflation

Offside Rear brake pipe showing corrosion

Rear anti roll bar showing corrosion

engine/undertrays fitted obscuring various components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,577 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 68,194 miles

vehicle has had 2 new trackrod ends replaced and wheel tracking has been adjusted .

Fail 25 Oct 2014 68,194 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f trackrod end has play , play has been detected by use of shacker plates .

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,998 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 62,998 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,250 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,729 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,678 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,168 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 31,166 miles

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

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

N/F tyre worn on edges

N/R tyre has cut on sidewall

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/F tyre worn on edges

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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MO51 NGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MO51 NGT, 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 MO51 NGT registered?

MO51 NGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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