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GK05 PSO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

238,886 mi
Last recorded238,886 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 PSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 238,886 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust clamp slightly loose

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r to brake hoses marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer road wheel bead rim slight damage

Fail 25 Jun 2022 238,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust clamp slightly loose

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r to brake hoses marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer road wheel bead rim slight damage

Pass 25 Jun 2021 232,829 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 226,116 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 218,817 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 207,475 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel pump damp

Fail 16 Mar 2018 207,358 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seal's leaking (7.1.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel pump damp

Pass 15 Mar 2017 192,305 miles

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 9 Mar 2017 192,216 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 10 Mar 2016 186,281 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 180,908 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 159,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 141,752 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 141,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 121,362 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 100,458 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,877 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,959 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,642 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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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GK05 PSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GK05 PSO, 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 GK05 PSO registered?

GK05 PSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GK05 PSO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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