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NV05 FUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,528 mi
Last recorded88,528 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 FUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,528 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 88,526 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear CAT (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front hanger corroded/broken, rear hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded goes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,137 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 80,470 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 75,152 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 75,152 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

rust and grease on all rear brake pipes

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,718 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

rust and grease on all rear brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 58,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,213 miles

Exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge (225/45zr17)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 52,158 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge (225/45zr17)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 46,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,769 miles

condition of nearside rear coil spring

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2012 41,769 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

condition of nearside rear coil spring

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,824 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 30,472 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 23,636 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 16,569 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 FUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FUJ, 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 NV05 FUJ registered?

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

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