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NA05 GWC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,650 mi
Last recorded106,650 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 GWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 106,650 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 103,601 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2020 101,512 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 98,412 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 98,384 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,313 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 95,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,390 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 90,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,824 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 86,824 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,427 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 69,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 65,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,015 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 61,990 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,673 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,301 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 51,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,256 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2010 46,255 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,165 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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NA05 GWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NA05 GWC, 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 NA05 GWC registered?

NA05 GWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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