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GK55 ZSF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,302 mi
Last recorded127,302 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 ZSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 127,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 119,061 miles

1 x Exhaust bracket adrift

Pass 6 Dec 2023 111,738 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 111,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 98,814 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 98,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 86,565 miles

Rear side under the vehicle slightly corroded

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,386 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 81,386 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 75,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 75,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 73,947 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 71,822 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 69,784 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 69,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 66,203 miles

nearside front tyrer sidewall perished

nearside rear tyrer sidewall perished

Fail 15 May 2015 66,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

nearside front tyrer sidewall perished

nearside rear tyrer sidewall perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,951 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 58,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front tyre kerb damage to side wall

near side rear parkingbrake efficiency low

off side rear tyre side wall has kerb damage

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,954 miles

near side front tyre kerb damage to side wall

near side rear parkingbrake efficiency low

off side rear tyre side wall has kerb damage

Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,370 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 54,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

parking foot lever not fully releasing to turn light off

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,977 miles

near side mirror indicator lens broken

off side door mirror glass faded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,929 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,929 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2009 26,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs badly lipped and pads wearing very thin

N/S/R tyre has outer sidewall damage

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 26,500 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs badly lipped and pads wearing very thin

N/S/R tyre has outer sidewall damage

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

Offside Front 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 ZSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK55 ZSF, 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 GK55 ZSF registered?

GK55 ZSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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