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GK55 AJU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,823 mi
Last recorded90,823 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 AJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,823 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,144 miles

Engine covers and under try fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,350 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 76,065 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,875 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,415 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 65,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise tracking

EM light on

Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,497 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,489 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 35,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Advise tracking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GK55 AJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GK55 AJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK55 AJU registered?

GK55 AJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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