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GP05 EXW

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,233 mi
Last recorded173,233 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 EXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2020 173,233 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside mirror discoloured

Pass 9 Jul 2019 165,506 miles

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

Under body corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 162,033 miles

Front inner pads appears low

Front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 19 Jun 2017 154,196 miles

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2017 154,183 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2016 143,821 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 143,792 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 133,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 127,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 127,305 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 122,351 miles

all discs grooved

both rear tyres on limit borderline

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jun 2012 116,929 miles

fron t brake discs scored and heavily worn

front brake pads worn

Fail 18 Jun 2012 116,929 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

fron t brake discs scored and heavily worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 108,825 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 108,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 97,618 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 81,378 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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GP05 EXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GP05 EXW, 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 GP05 EXW registered?

GP05 EXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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