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NY05 OPH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,001 mi
Last recorded150,001 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 OPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 150,001 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 222,620 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 222,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 130,752 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 121,122 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded on rear

Fail 13 Jan 2016 121,122 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded on rear

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer fluid low

Pass 16 Jan 2014 98,751 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 98,751 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,252 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 74,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,386 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 61,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 35,456 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 35,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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NY05 OPH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NY05 OPH, 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 NY05 OPH registered?

NY05 OPH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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