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GD05 FKR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,814 mi
Last recorded120,814 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 FKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 120,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,697 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and rear inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 110,683 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and rear inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 105,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,040 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 95,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,057 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly smooth on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,275 miles

EML light on

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,646 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 67,646 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,675 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,011 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,463 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,080 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,187 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,243 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,053 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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GD05 FKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GD05 FKR, 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 GD05 FKR registered?

GD05 FKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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