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NU05 FSK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,232 mi
Last recorded184,232 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 FSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 184,232 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 182,621 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2020 182,597 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no aim pattern both lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both metal arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

exhaust support bracket broken

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 169,101 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 156,932 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 156,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 146,523 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 140,847 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 134,821 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 128,765 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 120,378 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 May 2012 111,157 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 111,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 96,698 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 81,773 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 67,049 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 50,609 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 FSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 NU05 FSK, 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 FSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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