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GK05 PSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,104 mi
Last recorded117,104 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 PSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 117,104 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 111,009 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 105,041 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 89,507 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,301 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,484 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,606 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 63,508 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,982 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,293 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,930 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,044 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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GK05 PSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK05 PSZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GK05 PSZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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