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GF55 BUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,773 mi
Last recorded160,773 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 BUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 160,773 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 149,752 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 140,951 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 140,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 136,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 130,100 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 125,761 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 118,136 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 118,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 111,014 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 111,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2011 103,843 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 95,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 95,719 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 87,345 miles

emmissions low unable to get a reading

underneath vehicle covered with plastic covers unable to see body work,fuel lines or brake lines

Fail 19 Oct 2009 87,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emmissions low unable to get a reading

underneath vehicle covered with plastic covers unable to see body work,fuel lines or brake lines

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,660 miles

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)

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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GF55 BUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF55 BUJ, 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 GF55 BUJ registered?

GF55 BUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is GF55 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 BUJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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