MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside rear lamp cracked
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear "d bushes" (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear "d bushes" (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear brakes grabbing slightly
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front tyres worn on outer edges
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre wearing low
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front pads & discs wearing thin.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front pads & discs wearing thin.
Front brake discs wearing thin
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake discs wearing thin
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GK05 SPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?
GK05 SPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2005.
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