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GK05 WVF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

181,013 mi
Last recorded181,013 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 WVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 181,013 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 179,583 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 178,349 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 176,865 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 175,511 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 173,058 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 169,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 166,488 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 163,770 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 159,902 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 152,977 miles

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

noise rear brakes

Fail 25 Sep 2015 152,977 miles

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

noise rear brakes

Pass 30 Sep 2014 139,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 138,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Oct 2013 123,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 108,475 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 108,475 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 93,528 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,864 miles

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 Sep 2008 45,643 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,301 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 WVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WVF, 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 WVF registered?

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

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The MOT history for GK05 WVF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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