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NJ05 YFY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,409 mi
Last recorded143,409 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 143,409 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 132,789 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 123,388 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 112,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,134 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,451 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 83,784 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,401 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,930 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,958 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,580 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 50,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,771 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,502 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 YFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ05 YFY registered?

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

Is NJ05 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 YFY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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