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NC05 WDE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,146 mi
Last recorded172,146 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 WDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 172,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 172,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 167,451 miles

INFO DISPLAY SHOWS ESP FAULT/WARNING LIGHT NOT ON AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 2 Nov 2020 167,447 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases IN TURBO AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 162,922 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 162,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 154,407 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 154,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 148,266 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Fail 6 Nov 2017 148,241 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 7 Nov 2016 138,983 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 131,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 123,437 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

Fail 1 Dec 2014 123,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

Pass 4 Dec 2013 113,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 113,380 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 97,247 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,186 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,343 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,043 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 48,316 miles

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

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 WDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NC05 WDE, 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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NC05 WDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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