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GK05 SUY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,126 mi
Last recorded136,126 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 SUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 136,126 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 136,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect faulty bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,574 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 127,307 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 127,306 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 13 Sep 2014 108,304 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 84,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,458 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SERVAUL SMALL CUTS ON OUTSIDE WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS

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

nearside door mirror glass is taped in

Fail 17 Sep 2011 66,452 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SERVAUL SMALL CUTS ON OUTSIDE WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS

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

nearside door mirror glass is taped in

Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,561 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHILCE IS FULLY PANELED

Fail 30 Jul 2009 58,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under side of vehilce is fully paneled

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,440 miles

under side of vehilce is fully paneled

Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,865 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,904 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 SUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

GK05 SUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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