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G5 CTP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,044 mi
Last recorded108,044 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 CTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,044 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 101,278 miles

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

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

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

Tyre close to ten years old all 4 (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 98,384 miles

Hand Brake, Excessive Travel

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

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

Rear Tyres Low Tread

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,278 miles

Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Hand Brake Excessive Travel

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 92,278 miles

Engine Cover & Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hand Brake Excessive Travel

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,977 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (1.4.A.2f)

Engine Cover & Under Trays Fitted To Vehicle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 88,977 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (1.4.A.2f)

Engine Cover & Under Trays Fitted To Vehicle

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 83,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2015 70,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2015 70,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 64,991 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,991 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 58,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 53,652 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 53,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 50,494 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 45,094 miles

adv both rear tyres just on limits

Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,953 miles

near side rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,541 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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G5 CTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G5 CTP, 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 G5 CTP registered?

G5 CTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is G5 CTP safe to buy?

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