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NX05 HPL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,628 mi
Last recorded70,628 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 HPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,628 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,143 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,834 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 31,303 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 31,303 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NX05 HPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NX05 HPL, 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 NX05 HPL registered?

NX05 HPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is NX05 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX05 HPL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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