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NC05 LJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,600 mi
Last recorded138,600 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 LJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 138,600 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2019 126,695 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 126,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 113,451 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 113,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 93,340 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,139 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 85,139 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,785 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,676 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 69,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 May 2012 65,205 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 65,205 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 54,624 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 47,009 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 38,699 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,076 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 LJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NC05 LJO, 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 NC05 LJO registered?

NC05 LJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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