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N3 TWR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,334 mi
Last recorded124,334 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 TWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 124,334 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 116,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 110,420 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,265 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,476 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 98,877 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,688 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 92,770 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 89,603 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,459 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,802 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn low.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,159 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 74,165 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 74,165 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,956 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,276 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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N3 TWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N3 TWR, 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 N3 TWR registered?

N3 TWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is N3 TWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 TWR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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