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AB55 GPB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,432 mi
Last recorded80,432 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 GPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 80,432 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 77,742 miles

Front And Rear suspension component corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 77,742 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front And Rear suspension component corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,606 miles

rear brakes noisy

Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,303 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 77,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

2x exhaust mounts broke away from exhaust but still supported

both front brake disc corroded on inner brake face (see brake fluctuation fail)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,033 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,948 miles

Front Inner face of front discs corroded but not seriously weakend

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 61,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 61,800 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Jul 2014 59,335 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 59,335 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 53,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 45,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 45,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,213 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 40,182 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,011 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,811 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,124 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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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AB55 GPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AB55 GPB, 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 AB55 GPB registered?

AB55 GPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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