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NJ05 RZA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,002 mi
Last recorded100,002 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,002 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 100,002 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 89,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,782 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 76,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,629 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 67,629 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,717 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2008 33,407 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 RZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

NJ05 RZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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