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FM05 GHK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,668 mi
Last recorded87,668 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 GHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,668 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,071 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 81,071 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 81,053 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces heavilly corroded and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s. (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

scrapeing noise from rear o/s and n/s.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle restricting the view of some testable items

Fail 18 Jul 2016 77,533 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,490 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 58,043 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,043 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,328 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlight bracket damaged, advise

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,065 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,601 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,303 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,725 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,416 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 22,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FM05 GHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FM05 GHK, 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 FM05 GHK registered?

FM05 GHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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