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GJ05 XPZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,659 mi
Last recorded199,659 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 199,659 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 199,659 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 196,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 196,365 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 195,382 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jun 2014 174,049 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 174,049 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 149,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 149,894 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 124,764 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 124,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,466 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,210 miles

BOTH--REAR--TYRES--JUST--OVERO--LIMIT---

Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,070 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,846 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 XPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

GJ05 XPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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