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GK55 BOU

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,125 mi
Last recorded112,125 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 BOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,125 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 109,773 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 104,406 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 95,339 miles

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

nsf and osf tyres low on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,409 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 88,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,041 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 81,041 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,560 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 73,428 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,888 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,820 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 48,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,158 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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GK55 BOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK55 BOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK55 BOU registered?

GK55 BOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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