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PB05 NOV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

138,430 mi
Last recorded138,430 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB05 NOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 138,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge 2.8mm main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 129,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 121,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 121,889 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 115,015 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer exit (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 115,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Slow to come on and slow to release (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer exit (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 108,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 108,720 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 101,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 100,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 93,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2018 86,969 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,021 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 79,020 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perishing between tread

Fail 30 Jul 2016 70,321 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres perishing between tread

Pass 31 Jul 2015 60,895 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 60,894 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 2 Aug 2014 52,738 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 44,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,025 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,572 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,140 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,376 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,621 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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PB05 NOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PB05 NOV, 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 PB05 NOV registered?

PB05 NOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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