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N40 AUR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,245 mi
Last recorded55,245 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 AUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 55,245 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,900 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 51,159 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 45,317 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 38,902 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,520 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 38,315 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 37,190 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,391 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 35,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,196 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 32,650 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,540 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,384 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,821 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,214 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,042 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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N40 AUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N40 AUR, 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 N40 AUR registered?

N40 AUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is N40 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 AUR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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