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NJ05 RYP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,398 mi
Last recorded62,398 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 RYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 62,398 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 62,395 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 68,831 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 54,901 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 54,901 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 49,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

exhaust hanger is broken

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2022 49,136 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust hanger is broken

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,101 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust hanger is broken

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,425 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust hanger is broken

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 44,819 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 44,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,088 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,113 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,883 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,776 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,095 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,024 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 19,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,015 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,477 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,779 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 RYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

NJ05 RYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NJ05 RYP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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