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GK05 WVN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,024 mi
Last recorded114,024 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 114,024 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 114,024 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,740 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 98,124 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges & perished/cracked.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 98,124 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges & perished/cracked.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,433 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads 80% worn.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,199 miles

Front brake pads 65% worn.

Rear brake pads 70% worn.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 95,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads 65% worn.

Rear brake pads 70% worn.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,123 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,138 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,016 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,934 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

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 WVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WVN, 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 WVN registered?

GK05 WVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GK05 WVN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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