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NK05 XUH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,749 mi
Last recorded155,749 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 XUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 155,749 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x1 (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated...not causing an exhaust leak

Pass 6 Nov 2020 153,716 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 153,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 147,933 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 137,511 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 126,574 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 124,689 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rears (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 114,577 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 103,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 103,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,360 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,248 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 80,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,633 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,305 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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NK05 XUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NK05 XUH, 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 NK05 XUH registered?

NK05 XUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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