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GJ05 VUY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,767 mi
Last recorded138,767 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 138,767 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 138,767 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 138,513 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 138,513 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 138,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,410 miles

E.M.L.LIGHT IS ON

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low

nearside front tyre nick in outer side wall

parking brake travel

Fail 6 Oct 2014 111,332 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

E.M.L.LIGHT IS ON

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low

nearside front tyre nick in outer side wall

parking brake travel

Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2013 101,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 76,548 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,605 miles

srs & esp lights on indicating a fault in systems

Fail 11 Oct 2010 40,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,328 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,534 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,148 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,682 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 24,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 VUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

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

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