MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front wing and bumber have damage
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust mount missing but system secure
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light on
rear exhaust mount missing but system secure
Both front discs worn/ridge.
Parking brake light stays on!
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Small chips on windscreen.
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Both front discs worn/ridge.
Parking brake light stays on!
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Small chips on windscreen.
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NV05 LYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 LYF, 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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How do I check the history of NV05 LYF?
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What year was NV05 LYF registered?
NV05 LYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2005.
Is NV05 LYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for NV05 LYF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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