MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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