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GJ05 HYN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,721 mi
Last recorded128,721 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 128,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 119,698 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 117,272 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 115,364 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 101,989 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,439 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 97,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,831 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,312 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 52,067 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 36,558 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,772 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 24,772 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 HYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HYN, 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 HYN registered?

GJ05 HYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 HYN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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