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N2 BEV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,791 mi
Last recorded53,791 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 BEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 53,791 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 51,711 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 49,395 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,619 miles

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

exhaust mount missing

Pass 7 Dec 2021 50,195 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,949 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 43,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 41,966 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 38,498 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 36,534 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 33,936 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 31,432 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 28,809 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 25,330 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 21,306 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 18,717 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 16,010 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,362 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 10,014 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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N2 BEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 N2 BEV, 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 N2 BEV registered?

N2 BEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is N2 BEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 BEV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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