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GF05 FMM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,196 mi
Last recorded128,196 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 128,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency high

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 127,955 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Wheel cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency high

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 115,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 115,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 99,044 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Jun 2017 99,044 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2016 80,475 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,920 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,167 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,508 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,171 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 40,703 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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GF05 FMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GF05 FMM, 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 GF05 FMM registered?

GF05 FMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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