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GJ55 YHA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,079 mi
Last recorded154,079 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 154,079 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 154,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 139,216 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 139,216 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both side (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both side. (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 130,274 miles

rear antiroll bar clamp bushes are worn

Fail 26 Nov 2012 108,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 108,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 98,658 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 98,658 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,206 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,526 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,250 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 YHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ55 YHA, 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 YHA registered?

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

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