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NM05 JFO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,600 mi
Last recorded129,600 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 JFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 129,600 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 129,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 121,490 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,871 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,860 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 93,264 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 88,898 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre sidewall split not to cords

Fail 18 Aug 2010 88,898 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s front tyre sidewall split not to cords

Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,939 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,562 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 75,881 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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NM05 JFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NM05 JFO, 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 NM05 JFO registered?

NM05 JFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is NM05 JFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM05 JFO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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