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GD05 LHL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,120 mi
Last recorded132,120 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 LHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 132,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 123,310 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 115,606 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 105,829 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,901 miles

Check engine light on.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,136 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,702 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 61,031 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,597 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 47,630 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,484 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 LHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

GD05 LHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is GD05 LHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 LHL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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