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NU02 GEE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,382 mi
Last recorded172,382 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 GEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 172,382 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both at deterioration limit (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays installed obscuring some components

Fail 2 Dec 2025 172,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 support hangers broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both at deterioration limit (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays installed obscuring some components

Pass 3 Dec 2024 159,142 miles

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges only (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Starting to frey (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also low on tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 159,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted masking some testable items

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges only (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Starting to frey (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also low on tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 147,205 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 138,252 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2022 138,252 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))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 131,643 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2021 131,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 121,847 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 121,740 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Some bind to o/s/f wheel. Unable to check wheel bearing on rotation.

Vin plate defaced. Lower corner has been removed.

Pass 4 Nov 2019 113,847 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 113,847 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 111,152 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 105,820 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 105,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,264 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 85,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,297 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 61,994 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,289 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 50,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 38,078 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2011 28,981 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 16,020 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 10,171 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear indicater bulbs starting to defuse

hand brake travel getting close to limit

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls signs of perishing or possibly curb damage

Pass 26 Nov 2008 10,171 miles

both rear indicater bulbs starting to defuse

hand brake travel getting close to limit

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls signs of perishing or possibly curb damage

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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NU02 GEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NU02 GEE, 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 NU02 GEE registered?

NU02 GEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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