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GF55 BHY

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,917 mi
Last recorded118,917 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 BHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 118,917 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 117,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 117,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 112,537 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 112,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 108,395 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 101,573 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 89,405 miles

near/side front tyre wearing very very thin on out/side edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,100 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,708 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,546 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 53,545 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,134 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,774 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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GF55 BHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF55 BHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF55 BHY registered?

GF55 BHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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