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GK05 DVW

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

207,229 mi
Last recorded207,229 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 DVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 207,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 207,229 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 196,549 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 196,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 298,417 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 298,417 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a minor surface cu t

Offside Rear Tyre has a minor surface cut

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 281,716 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 281,716 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2014 163,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 146,366 miles

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 15 Apr 2013 146,366 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,809 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 111,809 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 88,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,076 miles

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 26 Mar 2009 65,058 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 65,058 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Both front tyres worn low on the edges. Both rear tyres close to the limit.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,851 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 49,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GK05 DVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GK05 DVW, 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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GK05 DVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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