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GJ05 EBU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,287 mi
Last recorded134,287 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 EBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 134,287 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 134,287 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 125,728 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 119,176 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 108,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 108,939 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 101,831 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 95,880 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 92,748 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

osf tyre side wall cut

Pass 3 Dec 2011 92,748 miles

osf tyre side wall cut

Pass 4 Dec 2010 87,590 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,510 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 66,167 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

evedence of nearside front tyre fouling inner wheel arch plastic cover mising

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,456 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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GJ05 EBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ05 EBU, 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 GJ05 EBU registered?

GJ05 EBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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