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NT05 NKR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,071 mi
Last recorded142,071 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 NKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 142,071 miles

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

Offside Front wearing outer edge

Rear both wearing inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2016 142,069 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front wearing outer edge

Rear both wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2015 135,082 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 135,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 117,949 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 102,169 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 102,169 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,829 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 90,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 77,044 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 66,271 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 53,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 40,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NKR, 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 NT05 NKR registered?

NT05 NKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is NT05 NKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT05 NKR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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