MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
undercover fitted obscuring some components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
undercover fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower 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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower 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))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undercover fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower 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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower 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))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undercover fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
black paint coating on rear coil springs and on some other components under the vehicle
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
black paint coating on rear coil springs and on some other components under the vehicle
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
undertrays fitted covering componants
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
O/S front wheel stiff in rotate and spin
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S front wheel stiff in rotate and spin
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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NV05 FUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 FUY, 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 FUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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