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N121 ELM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,332 mi
Last recorded114,332 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 114,332 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 114,332 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 111,665 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 109,081 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 109,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 104,441 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 97,373 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 97,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,989 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 91,983 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 86,770 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,709 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 76,354 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2017 76,349 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,084 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 71,082 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,874 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,021 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Oct 2013 52,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,741 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,631 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,893 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 18,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,402 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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N121 ELM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N121 ELM, 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 N121 ELM registered?

N121 ELM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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