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NU05 KPR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,143 mi
Last recorded96,143 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 KPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 96,143 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 96,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear brake assembly grinding

Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,258 miles

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated, cloudy lens

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 91,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated, cloudy lens

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 126,672 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 126,653 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,625 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,025 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Inside face of both rear brake disks corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,953 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,880 miles

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,832 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 41,830 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,679 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 36,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,597 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 36,597 miles

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

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

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 16 Sep 2008 28,954 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 KPR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol 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 KPR, 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 KPR registered?

NU05 KPR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NU05 KPR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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