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GD05 LHC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,693 mi
Last recorded111,693 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 111,693 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 108,123 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,575 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage but no chords showing

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage but no chords showing

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

plastic trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 100,807 miles

plastic trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2017 100,807 miles

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

plastic trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,926 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 93,926 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,738 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,084 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 70,852 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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,074 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,433 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 51,654 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,144 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 46,144 miles

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

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

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 LHC 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 81.3%.

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 LHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD05 LHC registered?

GD05 LHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is GD05 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 LHC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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