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GF05 TGY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,091 mi
Last recorded82,091 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 TGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,091 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,712 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 68,183 miles

rear brakes noisy

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,053 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,788 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 39,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GF05 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

GF05 TGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is GF05 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 TGY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF05 TGY have outstanding finance?

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