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NU05 FSF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,176 mi
Last recorded122,176 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 FSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 122,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 122,175 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 115,823 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 115,823 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot detached from rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 114,555 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,461 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2020 112,841 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2020 112,841 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 111,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

middle section of exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 110,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 96,659 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,560 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 32,564 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,820 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,539 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,127 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,525 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 FSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NU05 FSF, 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 NU05 FSF registered?

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

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