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GD55 MJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,329 mi
Last recorded91,329 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD55 MJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,329 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 90,192 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre edges wearing

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall cuts/splits

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre outer wall cuts/splits

Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 87,111 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 84,499 miles

Both Front Tyres Outer Edges Worn

Pass 7 Oct 2017 81,635 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,019 miles

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,230 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 77,230 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,778 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,594 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 69,347 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,654 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,812 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,655 miles

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

oil leak from gearbox area

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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GD55 MJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GD55 MJO, 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 GD55 MJO registered?

GD55 MJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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