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NY05 ULF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,049 mi
Last recorded169,049 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 169,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 165,729 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 161,199 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 155,129 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 152,707 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 147,989 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 144,747 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 142,132 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 137,048 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 128,899 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 128,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,932 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 121,926 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 115,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 109,072 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 105,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,113 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn at outer tread shoulder

Pass 22 Oct 2008 89,630 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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NY05 ULF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NY05 ULF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY05 ULF registered?

NY05 ULF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is NY05 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY05 ULF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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