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NT05 MJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 MJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2019 205,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front & rear (1.2.1 (c))

under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2018 202,350 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 202,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 194,664 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 185,925 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 179,682 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 175,970 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 159,988 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 124,170 miles

steering rack boots twisted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 124,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack boots twisted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,697 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 49,079 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,168 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 28,168 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NT05 MJX, 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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NT05 MJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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