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GJ05 UBB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,535 mi
Last recorded92,535 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,535 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 87,497 miles

SERVICE B OVER DUE BY 5400 MILES ?

Fail 9 Jan 2016 87,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SHOULDER (4.1.D.1b)

SERVICE B OVER DUE BY 5400 MILES ?

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,162 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 75,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,145 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 62,137 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 53,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 44,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 44,166 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 36,620 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 27,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,247 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 16,243 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 UBB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJ05 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

GJ05 UBB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 UBB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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