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NC05 ONC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,247 mi
Last recorded150,247 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 ONC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 150,247 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 148,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 146,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside corroded.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 6 Dec 2023 146,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside corroded.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 15 Nov 2022 144,322 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front mirror glass discoloured

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 142,188 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2021 142,181 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 140,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2019 138,888 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 138,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 130,602 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 130,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 122,512 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 115,775 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 106,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight cracking

wiper blades splitting

Pass 10 Dec 2014 93,290 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 78,453 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 78,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 67,222 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 58,631 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 58,631 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,986 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 48,986 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,561 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 30,699 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 ONC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ONC, 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 ONC registered?

NC05 ONC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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