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NJ05 RXO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,356 mi
Last recorded106,356 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 RXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 106,356 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 104,675 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 102,680 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 102,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,405 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Fail 29 Mar 2012 79,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 27 May 2011 85,553 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 70,205 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 May 2010 70,205 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 57,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 46,165 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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NJ05 RXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ05 RXO, 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 NJ05 RXO registered?

NJ05 RXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is NJ05 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 RXO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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