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GK05 STZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,998 mi
Last recorded156,998 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 156,998 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 153,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both full length greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 148,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both full length (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 140,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 138,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 130,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 122,807 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 122,807 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,452 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 113,452 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 98,523 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,716 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,616 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,920 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,705 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,170 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 STZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GK05 STZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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