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NB05 OPT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,577 mi
Last recorded59,577 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB05 OPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,577 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 59,577 miles

Centre Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,051 miles

Front brake discs lipped deep

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS warning light on

Fail 28 Apr 2011 44,051 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs lipped deep

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SRS warning light on

Fail 26 Apr 2010 37,499 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,006 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,639 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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NB05 OPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NB05 OPT, 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 NB05 OPT registered?

NB05 OPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is NB05 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB05 OPT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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