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GF55 OSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,748 mi
Last recorded103,748 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 OSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 103,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,936 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 100,402 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 100,402 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,675 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 93,569 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 93,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 88,464 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 88,464 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,754 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 82,754 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 76,171 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,053 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,348 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,536 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,200 miles

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 25 Nov 2011 60,971 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,095 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,989 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 38,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,538 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 OSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

GF55 OSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is GF55 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 OSZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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