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GF55 MKD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,012 mi
Last recorded75,012 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 MKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 75,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper And Lower Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper And Lower Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Starting To Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 74,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 74,413 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 72,884 miles

Front Washers Work From Rear Washer Switch

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 72,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 71,267 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 69,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 63,959 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 59,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,428 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,106 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,699 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,672 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,007 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 31,005 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,391 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,079 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,379 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 MKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

GF55 MKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is GF55 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 MKD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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