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GF55 DOA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

271,695 mi
Last recorded271,695 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 271,695 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2017 271,695 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 263,614 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

offside front & rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2015 254,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 249,256 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 242,200 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2013 242,200 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 228,529 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 228,387 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 192,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 191,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 157,782 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 122,647 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 84,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 84,098 miles

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 DOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DOA, 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 DOA registered?

GF55 DOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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