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NU05 JHV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,479 mi
Last recorded103,479 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 JHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 103,479 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2015 95,012 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,389 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 78,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 May 2013 55,828 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 55,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 41,486 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 41,486 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 38,201 miles

Both N/S Tyres Have Slightly Damaged Outer Sidewalls

Handbrake Effort - N/S Is Much Lower Than The O/S

N/S/R Brake Disc Slightly Pitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,201 miles

Both N/S Tyres Have Slightly Damaged Outer Sidewalls

Handbrake Effort - N/S Is Much Lower Than The O/S

N/S/R Brake Disc Slightly Pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,567 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,170 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,087 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,182 miles

slight corrosion to all brake discs

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 JHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JHV, 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 JHV registered?

NU05 JHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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