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GF05 RJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,733 mi
Last recorded174,733 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 RJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 174,733 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 166,646 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 166,480 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Mounting bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 152,951 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

engine light is on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 148,105 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 148,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 145,306 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 139,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 136,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 131,968 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 127,046 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 120,639 miles

bracet at center of exhaust snapped

Pass 26 May 2010 115,590 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 111,729 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 102,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wall damaged but no ply or cords visible

Pass 2 May 2008 102,030 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged but no ply or cords visible

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 RJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJX, 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 RJX registered?

GF05 RJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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