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GJ55 GFX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,253 mi
Last recorded94,253 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 GFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 94,253 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 90,850 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,151 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 85,151 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,611 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 76,050 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 73,868 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,906 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,137 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,752 miles

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

front brake disc,s badly corroded inside faces

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,215 miles

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

both front brake discs inner faces badly pitted

Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,867 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 59,867 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,030 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,106 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,814 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 21 Aug 2009 46,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,575 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)

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 GFX 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 90.5%.

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 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

GJ55 GFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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