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GD05 FVN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,873 mi
Last recorded125,873 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 FVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 125,873 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 125,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 122,908 miles

rear brake pads poss low

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 10 Jul 2015 119,835 miles

n/s/f lower forwardmost suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jul 2015 119,746 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f lower forwardmost suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2014 115,938 miles

sills and under car covers

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 115,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

sills and under car covers

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 106,580 miles

covers under vehicle some parts not checkable

sills not checked due to sill covers

Fail 5 Jul 2013 106,575 miles

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

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

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

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

covers under vehicle some parts not checkable

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,100 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,927 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,743 miles

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

squeal on o/s/r brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,508 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 67,508 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 46,810 miles

Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyre's worn low on outside edge's

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,810 miles

both front tyre's worn low on outside edge's

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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GD05 FVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GD05 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

GD05 FVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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