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NV05 UNF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,164 mi
Last recorded119,164 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 119,164 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 111,299 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 111,299 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 105,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 98,684 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 98,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,761 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 92,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 85,732 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 79,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside inner rack joint has play

Pass 27 Feb 2014 79,201 miles

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

offside inner rack joint has play

Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,217 miles

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

front number plate has corner broken

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,324 miles

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,988 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 36,988 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 24,111 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,718 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 UNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

NV05 UNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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