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ND05 XVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

243,187 mi
Last recorded243,187 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 XVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 243,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted/tested in wet condition

Fail 19 Feb 2026 243,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under tray fitted/tested in wet condition

Pass 22 Jan 2025 230,058 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 220,829 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 210,226 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 199,332 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 187,541 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 179,135 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 179,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 164,391 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 149,418 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 134,439 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 120,061 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 106,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,258 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,390 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,909 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,886 miles

NSF Tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,848 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 38,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,774 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,643 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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ND05 XVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND05 XVJ registered?

ND05 XVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is ND05 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND05 XVJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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