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GH05 TPA

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,364 mi
Last recorded66,364 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH05 TPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 66,364 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 58,576 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 55,848 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 52,645 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,404 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 49,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 45,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 42,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 37,257 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 30,660 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 24,840 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 24,840 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,842 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 19,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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GH05 TPA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 GH05 TPA, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GH05 TPA registered?

GH05 TPA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2013.

Is GH05 TPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH05 TPA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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