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NU05 KPZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,588 mi
Last recorded193,588 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 KPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 193,588 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 183,271 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 171,026 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 166,952 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2014 163,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 158,983 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 158,983 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 158,936 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 158,936 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 156,543 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 133,212 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,121 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,983 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 80,172 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 80,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KPZ, 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 KPZ registered?

NU05 KPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is NU05 KPZ safe to buy?

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