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GK05 SPU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,762 mi
Last recorded136,762 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 SPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 136,762 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 134,101 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 132,555 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 132,555 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 127,736 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear "d bushes" (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 127,736 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 123,687 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 111,545 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 101,248 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 101,248 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 90,147 miles

Front pads & discs wearing thin.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 90,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front pads & discs wearing thin.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 80,106 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 22 Feb 2013 80,106 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,954 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,051 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,070 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,038 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 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.

Is GK05 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK05 SPU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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