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GJ05 XRB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,828 mi
Last recorded157,828 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 157,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Both Backplates deuterating not affecting braking (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 137,544 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 137,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 121,524 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake lamp staying on

Fail 4 Aug 2021 121,524 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Parking brake lamp staying on

Pass 3 Aug 2020 120,383 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 Aug 2020 120,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2019 118,885 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 116,316 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake operation poor/light stays on

slight play from near side front suspension

Fail 19 Jun 2018 116,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake operation poor/light stays on

slight play from near side front suspension

Pass 24 May 2017 113,568 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 109,983 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 109,983 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 106,884 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 102,669 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 102,516 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,118 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 30 Dec 2010 92,896 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2010 90,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Malfunction being displayed on dash r.e tail light blubs

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 81,839 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,507 miles

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

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

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 XRB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB registered?

GJ05 XRB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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