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GJ55 UVV

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,739 mi
Last recorded117,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 117,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 115,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 111,090 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,913 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

os antiroll bar linkage ball joint slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2019 102,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 98,019 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 94,134 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 91,981 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 89,557 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 89,557 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 May 2014 84,979 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre cracking in 2x places unable to see cord showing.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,212 miles

Cracks in inner sidewalls of both front tyres.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Smell of diesel from engine bay.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 75,212 miles

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

Cracks in inner sidewalls of both front tyres.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Smell of diesel from engine bay.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 62,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,709 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 56,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,186 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 50,184 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 UVV 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 75%.

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 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 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 UVV, 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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GJ55 UVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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