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NG05 FRT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,625 mi
Last recorded133,625 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 FRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 133,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 133,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 120,735 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 119,692 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 113,930 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 113,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 107,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 107,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 100,234 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r handbrake efficiency slightly low

o/s/f camber arm inner bush split

o/s/r brake slight binding

Fail 10 Jun 2015 100,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r handbrake efficiency slightly low

o/s/f camber arm inner bush split

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 30 May 2014 93,995 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 93,995 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

excess play n/s/f tie rod

rear brake discs corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 May 2013 88,281 miles

nearside front rack arm worn. both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 May 2012 79,601 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,065 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 73,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,964 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 61,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn excessively

Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,185 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,179 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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NG05 FRT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NG05 FRT, 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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NG05 FRT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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