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GF55 LHT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,985 mi
Last recorded149,985 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 149,985 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 149,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 138,206 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front lower arm, outer ball joint. Close to excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 138,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel release (3.1.6c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front lower arm, outer ball joint. Close to excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 121,105 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 121,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,686 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 23 Nov 2013 95,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,238 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,882 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,754 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 133,746 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

ns/f door damaged+front bumper scratched

os/f jacking block missing

os/r tyre worn low on tread

Fail 29 Oct 2008 133,745 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn low on tread

front number plate cracked

ns/f door damaged+front bumper scratched

os/f jacking block missing

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 LHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

GF55 LHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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