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GD05 YMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,542 mi
Last recorded127,542 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 YMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2018 127,542 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 119,388 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 110,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 99,731 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,675 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

Fail 17 Jul 2014 92,665 miles

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

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,363 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,313 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,565 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,538 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 21 Jul 2009 52,250 miles

full underbody cover fitted not all brake pipes and body work ckecked

Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,558 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 YMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

GD05 YMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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The MOT history for GD05 YMZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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