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NU05 YDV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,939 mi
Last recorded84,939 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 84,939 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 84,939 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 81,298 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,841 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 75,242 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 72,191 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 68,084 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 68,075 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 65,424 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,918 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,028 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 54,149 miles

rear indicators bulbs fading

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,151 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,383 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,009 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,591 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,196 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 35,960 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 33,946 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 28,601 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 28,601 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2008 19,609 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 YDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU05 YDV registered?

NU05 YDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is NU05 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 YDV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU05 YDV have outstanding finance?

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