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NJ05 YEG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,063 mi
Last recorded87,063 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 YEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 87,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 87,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 84,409 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,572 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 75,333 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 75,333 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,594 miles

Floor/Sills/Engine, covers fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,822 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,403 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 61,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,869 miles

plastic trims and undertrays fitted unable to fully check sills and underside

Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic trims and undertrays fitted unable to fully check sills and undertrays

Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,934 miles

plastic trims and undertrays fitted unable to fully check sills and underside

Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,533 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 19,279 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 YEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YEG, 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 YEG registered?

NJ05 YEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for NJ05 YEG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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