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GJ55 UEK

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,205 mi
Last recorded91,205 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 91,205 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 87,805 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 84,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 82,138 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 80,973 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,661 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 76,221 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,140 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,446 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,624 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 68,683 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,229 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,129 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 15 Oct 2010 54,344 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,014 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 46,014 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 45,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY PITTED AND SCORED

Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,877 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 34,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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GJ55 UEK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ55 UEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ55 UEK registered?

GJ55 UEK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is GJ55 UEK safe to buy?

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