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GK55 ZZV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,466 mi
Last recorded195,466 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 ZZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 195,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes by fuel tank ()

Pass 26 Aug 2017 181,049 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 155,474 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 126,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 104,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 93,968 miles

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

engine management warning light on

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2013 93,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,542 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,996 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,057 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 47,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 40,430 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 29,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,382 miles

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 ZZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

GK55 ZZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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