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OV05 NXS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,147 mi
Last recorded119,147 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 NXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 119,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front headlamps misty

corroded exhaust system

Pass 30 Apr 2018 109,316 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corroded exhaust hangers

Pass 26 Apr 2017 103,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 86,505 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 77,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,744 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,944 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 57,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,102 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 37,102 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,114 miles

front brake discs lipped

offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

tear in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 24,286 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,298 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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OV05 NXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV05 NXS, 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 OV05 NXS registered?

OV05 NXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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