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GF55 FZX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,960 mi
Last recorded157,960 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 FZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 157,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic covers hiding pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic covers hiding pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 156,637 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at ends but go under covers needs investigating i.e remove covers. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 88,476 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded offside and nearside near flexi pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing from joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 88,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade not secure on drivers side. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise to change. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise to change. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded offside and nearside near flexi pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing from joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil low.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 85,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 81,116 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,410 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,738 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,023 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,690 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 58,682 miles

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

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,044 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 56,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,678 miles

engine light on

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm outer edge

slight front brake judder

Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,107 miles

front wipers abit poor clearing

n/s wing mirror glass taped in ? and indiacator repeater on mirrror lense cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,162 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,108 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 FZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GF55 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

GF55 FZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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