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GJ55 WHG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,638 mi
Last recorded210,638 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 210,638 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 210,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 202,603 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 202,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 197,795 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 187,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 177,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to check all seatbelt s due to child seats fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 168,285 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 168,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 17 Jan 2014 156,294 miles

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2013 138,535 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 124,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 106,352 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 87,290 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 68,051 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 WHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WHG, 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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GJ55 WHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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