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NJ05 YEX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,556 mi
Last recorded125,556 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 YEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 125,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 125,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,517 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 103,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 98,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 98,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 90,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

chech engine lamp on

Pass 15 Sep 2014 90,583 miles

chech engine lamp on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,240 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 75,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,309 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,596 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,526 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 46,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,155 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 38,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,424 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 YEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

NJ05 YEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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