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NC05 LJF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,671 mi
Last recorded70,671 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 LJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 70,671 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Rear lens cracked

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,665 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 66,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 61,811 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 61,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 57,659 miles

Nearside Front door damaged at bottom

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,745 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,301 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 50,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 489,098 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 43,363 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,796 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,661 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,275 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,802 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 21,632 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,891 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,653 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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NC05 LJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NC05 LJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC05 LJF registered?

NC05 LJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is NC05 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 LJF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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