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NH05 WZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,852 mi
Last recorded84,852 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 WZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 84,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 84,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,807 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 74,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,542 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 62,542 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 54,136 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2018 54,136 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres outer side wall badly damaged

both rear tyres wearing low

engine covers and under trays fitted

near side front tyre smooth on outer edge nearly to cords

off side rear tyre worn uneven

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 May 2017 46,379 miles

Front brake pads not visable

Fail 23 May 2017 46,379 miles

Front brake pads not visable

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 44,445 miles

Front end damage - Nearside and Offside

Nearside side repeater cracked

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 41,267 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,314 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,115 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)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 28,882 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,882 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 25,295 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,650 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,404 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)

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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NH05 WZJ 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 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 NH05 WZJ, 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 NH05 WZJ registered?

NH05 WZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is NH05 WZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 WZJ shows 21 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.

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