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NV05 CVE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,542 mi
Last recorded79,542 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 CVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 79,542 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 79,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 78,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 76,920 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 76,057 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,271 miles

Rear brake pads low/ wearing thin

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2022 72,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake pads low/ wearing thin

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,683 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Sep 2020 67,507 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Sep 2020 67,484 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS illuminated

Pass 12 Sep 2019 64,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 64,174 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 61,438 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 61,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Aug 2017 57,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2016 55,875 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,864 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,721 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,841 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 42,109 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,109 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,245 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,662 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,616 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,387 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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NV05 CVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NV05 CVE, 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 NV05 CVE registered?

NV05 CVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is NV05 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV05 CVE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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