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NU05 HLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,644 mi
Last recorded111,644 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 HLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 111,644 miles

Corrosion to underside components

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 111,343 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 109,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 107,943 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 105,880 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 100,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,215 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,181 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,952 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,857 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer shoulder of tread.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,168 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,576 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 65,576 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,602 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,116 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Feb 2012 45,257 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 45,257 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,948 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 37,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,932 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 26 Feb 2008 22,204 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 HLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

NU05 HLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NU05 HLZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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