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NV05 DVM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,875 mi
Last recorded175,875 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 175,875 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 May 2022 175,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2021 170,642 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 166,854 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2020 166,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 163,540 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 163,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 160,510 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 154,421 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 147,051 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 138,997 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 135,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 126,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 119,403 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 119,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 113,258 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 108,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 95,255 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on outer edge of tread(recommend tyre)

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,753 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 73,606 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NV05 DVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVM, 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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NV05 DVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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