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ND05 DJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,606 mi
Last recorded132,606 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 DJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 132,606 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 122,168 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 121,943 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 113,059 miles

EML staying ON

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 113,059 miles

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

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

EML staying ON

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 103,154 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 95,332 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,475 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,489 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 83,489 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,042 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 72,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 65,133 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,700 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,819 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 42,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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ND05 DJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ND05 DJX, 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 ND05 DJX registered?

ND05 DJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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