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GF55 VZD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,218 mi
Last recorded96,218 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 96,218 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside side mirror covered in tape not still able to see rear

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 92,924 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 88,794 miles

Emissions were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading no print out

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 88,794 miles

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

Emissions were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading no print out

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 85,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 85,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower frontal arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 83,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,719 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,905 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 76,080 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 72,562 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 72,557 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 59,440 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 55,959 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 55,948 miles

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

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

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 6 Dec 2014 52,092 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,162 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,987 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 7 Dec 2011 35,885 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 33,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 33,449 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 29,433 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,299 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 VZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF55 VZD registered?

GF55 VZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is GF55 VZD safe to buy?

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