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GF55 DNY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,421 mi
Last recorded168,421 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 DNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 168,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 153,445 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 128,483 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,326 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 104,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 96,457 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,551 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 79,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 79,509 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 72,295 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 72,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,645 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,716 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 55,716 miles

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)

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 DNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GF55 DNY, 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 DNY registered?

GF55 DNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is GF55 DNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 DNY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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