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GD05 FYK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,104 mi
Last recorded80,104 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 FYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 80,104 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s both upper and lower suspension arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear brake disc backing plates showing signs of corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rears (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 79,641 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation on o/s and n/s rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear upper and lower sus-arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear brake disc backing plates showing signs of corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 79,641 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation on o/s and n/s rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear upper and lower sus-arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear brake disc backing plates showing signs of corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,188 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 78,188 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,433 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow and showing signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 73,074 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2021 73,074 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2020 72,049 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s headlights starting to go opaque

Fail 30 Jul 2020 72,049 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust bracket corroded

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s headlights starting to go opaque

Pass 15 Jul 2019 68,145 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2018 63,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,637 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 10 Jul 2017 58,637 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre mounting brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,500 miles

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

under shields fitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,500 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 40,424 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,444 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,632 miles

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

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

advise front tyres wearing on outer edge's

Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,368 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,369 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,289 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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GD05 FYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FYK, 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 FYK registered?

GD05 FYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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