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GJ05 TWG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,846 mi
Last recorded99,846 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 TWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2013 99,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 95,617 miles

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

Nearside front spring broken on end

Offside front spring broken on end

Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,380 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 83,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

scuff marks to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,952 miles

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

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

scuff marks to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,589 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 TWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

GJ05 TWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is GJ05 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 TWG shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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