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GH55 STH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,076 mi
Last recorded107,076 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH55 STH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 107,076 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 107,076 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 92,586 miles

covers over outer sills

oil level low

Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,190 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,137 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 69,135 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 66,406 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 63,235 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front brake discs lipped,rusty inner faces,rear brake discs slightly lipped rear inner pads seem low.

Suspension bushes cracking in general(front suspension arms etc).

Fail 3 Mar 2012 63,235 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front brake discs lipped,rusty inner faces,rear brake discs slightly lipped rear inner pads seem low.

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Suspension bushes cracking in general(front suspension arms etc).

Pass 26 Feb 2011 59,112 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

off side front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,223 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,969 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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GH55 STH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GH55 STH, 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 GH55 STH registered?

GH55 STH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is GH55 STH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH55 STH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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