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NK54 UBJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,999 mi
Last recorded109,999 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 UBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 109,999 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 109,560 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 109,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 109,243 miles

Full inspection of underside not possible due to under trays being fitted.

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2021 109,194 miles

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

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

Full inspection of underside not possible due to under trays being fitted.

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,902 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 103,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 2 May 2018 98,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,726 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,801 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 79,942 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 79,942 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 76,493 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 73,558 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 73,558 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,313 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 61,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,099 miles

All brake pads approximately two thirds worn

Both rear tyres approaching wear indicators

Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,984 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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NK54 UBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NK54 UBJ, 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 NK54 UBJ registered?

NK54 UBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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