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GJ55 FTP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,490 mi
Last recorded131,490 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 FTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 131,490 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 113,954 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 113,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,126 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 99,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 86,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,388 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,206 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 41,206 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,900 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,362 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,288 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,667 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 FTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ55 FTP, 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 FTP registered?

GJ55 FTP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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