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GL05 NPY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,387 mi
Last recorded129,387 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 NPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 129,387 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 129,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 125,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2022 123,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

offside mirror glass deteriorated/discoloured

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front mirror glass deteriorated/discoloured

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 123,305 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front mirror glass deteriorated/discoloured

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 122,580 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

offside front mirror glass slightly deteriorated/discoloured

Pass 26 Apr 2019 120,030 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 115,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have age related cracks

Pass 11 May 2017 112,920 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 111,204 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 107,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,376 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 95,364 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,096 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 87,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 77,819 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 71,062 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 71,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,346 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 61,128 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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GL05 NPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GL05 NPY, 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 GL05 NPY registered?

GL05 NPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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