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GF55 SZV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,476 mi
Last recorded158,476 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 SZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 158,476 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 158,020 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 154,465 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 154,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 152,648 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 152,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 149,436 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 149,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt middle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Pass 27 Nov 2019 142,941 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 142,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 131,260 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 130,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 123,992 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 123,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 115,044 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 104,421 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 104,421 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 101,799 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 98,942 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 98,942 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,965 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 90,144 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 79,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 79,365 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,152 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 SZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

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

Is GF55 SZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 SZV shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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