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GK55 XMF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,900 mi
Last recorded164,900 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 XMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 164,900 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 162,272 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 159,865 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 157,869 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 155,178 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 153,612 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 152,066 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 150,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 142,769 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 137,824 miles

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

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 14 Nov 2015 132,965 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 130,519 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 127,420 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 127,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 124,832 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 124,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 122,246 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 118,893 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 116,495 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 110,201 miles

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

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

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 XMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GK55 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

GK55 XMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is GK55 XMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK55 XMF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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