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GJ55 XYS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,034 mi
Last recorded100,034 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 100,034 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 100,028 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,013 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,088 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

GJ55 XYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is GJ55 XYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 XYS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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