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ET05 GUF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,847 mi
Last recorded104,847 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 GUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 104,847 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,851 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,548 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 86,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside wiper, smear

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust centre box corroded

exhaust hanger broken, system supported

Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,111 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken, system supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 2 Mar 2020 83,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken, system supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, mounting bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, mounting bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit 1.6mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,201 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 80,201 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,838 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 76,838 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,422 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust rear section corroding

o/s/r coil spring corroding

o/s/r coil spring corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,003 miles

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

wear and scoring to both rear brake discs

Fail 6 Jan 2016 71,003 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre worn low in centre tread (3.5mm)

o/s/r tyre worn low in centre tread (3.5mm)

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

wear and scoring to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 23 Dec 2014 67,178 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear section corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres worn unevenly

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Dec 2014 67,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear section corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres worn unevenly

rear tyres worn unevenly

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,547 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs rusty

exhaust rear section corroding

front tyres worn unevenly

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2014 62,547 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs rusty

exhaust rear section corroding

front tyres worn unevenly

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,734 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Jan 2013 58,734 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn unevenly

surface corrosion on brake p[ipes

Pass 23 Dec 2010 51,744 miles

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

wear to outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 23 Dec 2009 42,042 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,628 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,628 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 40,553 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,359 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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ET05 GUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET05 GUF, 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 ET05 GUF registered?

ET05 GUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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