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NT05 AVR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,336 mi
Last recorded130,336 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 AVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 130,336 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2022 130,336 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken nearside & offside broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working nearside & offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,366 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The engine service light is on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The nearside rear & offside front tyres are worn to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 115,366 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault code read & cleared the codes, light went off (7.1.6 (a))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The engine service light is on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The nearside rear & offside front tyres are worn to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 94,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The under body & engine has covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 94,874 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb seated incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected 1 bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The under body & engine has covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning light is on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and underbody covers fitted

oil leak

service indicator on

Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,175 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and underbody covers fitted

oil leak

service indicator on

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,560 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,832 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,591 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 61,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,075 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,047 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,867 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,386 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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NT05 AVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NT05 AVR, 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 NT05 AVR registered?

NT05 AVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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