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NU05 CJY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,296 mi
Last recorded188,296 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 CJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 188,296 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 172,180 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 153,939 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 133,587 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower hub mount to suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

rear and front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 119,755 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 119,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 115,304 miles

rear d bushes have slight play

Fail 16 Oct 2014 115,304 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 106,558 miles

N/S/F wheelbearing

Fail 31 Aug 2013 106,558 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/F wheelbearing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,427 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 96,427 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 74,946 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2010 74,944 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,649 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,824 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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NU05 CJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU05 CJY, 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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NU05 CJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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