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GJ55 AXY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,889 mi
Last recorded126,889 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 AXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2023 126,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 122,231 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove flags (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 122,231 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove flags (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 105,381 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower ball joint have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 94,691 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 82,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,922 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,668 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,252 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,943 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,470 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 56,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,492 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 46,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,820 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,206 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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GJ55 AXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GJ55 AXY, 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 GJ55 AXY registered?

GJ55 AXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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