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NJ05 RXR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

164,610 mi
Last recorded164,610 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 RXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 164,610 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components .unable to check

Fail 3 Feb 2020 164,610 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components .unable to check

Pass 13 Feb 2019 149,244 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 149,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 141,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 141,588 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 133,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush castor (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint castor (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 133,700 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush castor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint castor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 122,507 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2016 122,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2015 111,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 111,384 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 101,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 101,881 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 93,970 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 93,970 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,012 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 86,012 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,782 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 76,656 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 65,492 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,680 miles

nearside front strut top starting to split

noise on engine

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,713 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 42,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

NJ05 RXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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