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ND05 XVN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,858 mi
Last recorded43,858 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 XVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 43,858 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 43,858 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 40,452 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,871 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 22,863 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 XVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XVN, 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

How do I check the history of ND05 XVN?

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What year was ND05 XVN registered?

ND05 XVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is ND05 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND05 XVN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ND05 XVN have outstanding finance?

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