2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · NH05 MTZ
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 128,419 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH05 MTZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2024
- 128,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH05 MTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (NH05 MTZ) between April 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
NH05 MTZ Mileage History
- 21/04/2022118,900 mi
- 10/08/2023128,287 mi+9,387 mi
- 19/09/2023128,532 mi+245 mi
- 24/09/2024128,419 mi-113 mi
Average of roughly 3,919 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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