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GK05 WUU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,635 mi
Last recorded68,635 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 WUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 68,635 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,163 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,590 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 61,378 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 61,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,825 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 56,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 56,805 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 51,128 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 51,128 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 47,489 miles

Front 47 percent brake imballance

Front brake discs lipped

Front bumper and grille damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2016 47,489 miles

Front 47 percent brake imballance

Front brake discs lipped

Front bumper and grille damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to front bumper & wing on n/s

rear brake discs scoring, pads ok at this time

Fail 10 Feb 2015 43,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to front bumper & wing on n/s

rear brake discs scoring, pads ok at this time

Pass 27 Dec 2013 38,187 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs are excessively corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild is loose

Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,040 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,102 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,143 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 15,134 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 13,820 miles

nearside front wing/bumper damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 11,188 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,915 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 WUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WUU, 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 WUU registered?

GK05 WUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GK05 WUU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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