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GF55 XFO

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,680 mi
Last recorded109,680 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 109,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear to be wearing low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear to wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear parking brake lazy operation both sides. (requires servicing)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 106,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low @1.00mm to inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low @ outer/inner edges to 1.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low @2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,054 miles

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

front tyres low on edges.

Pass 18 Jan 2014 94,295 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 94,285 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,686 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 83,073 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 72,381 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 62,103 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 50,243 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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GF55 XFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF55 XFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF55 XFO registered?

GF55 XFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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