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GF55 YZC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

268,735 mi
Last recorded268,735 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 YZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 268,735 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 268,655 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering rack arm inner joint (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage.

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 247,012 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 224,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 208,376 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 193,619 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 193,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 175,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 163,565 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 163,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 148,890 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 148,890 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 134,612 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 17 Aug 2011 115,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 98,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 81,735 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 81,159 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 58,757 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

electronic measuring device fitted - unable to check oil temperature

full underbody shields fitted

slight free play in both front wheel bearings

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 YZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

GF55 YZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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