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NV05 DVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,258 mi
Last recorded62,258 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 DVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 62,258 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc corroded both sides

Fail 3 Sep 2026 62,258 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc corroded both sides

Pass 15 Aug 2025 62,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 61,860 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 61,860 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 61,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 61,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 60,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 60,487 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,093 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 59,586 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,013 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,249 miles

CUTS ON NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,958 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,160 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,324 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 53,924 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,591 miles

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,408 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,061 miles

both rear tyres have slight stress cracks.

slight dampness around gearbox.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,660 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 DVJ 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 NV05 DVJ, 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 DVJ registered?

NV05 DVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is NV05 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV05 DVJ 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.

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