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GP05 GDE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,098 mi
Last recorded125,098 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 GDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 125,098 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE NOISEY IN OPERATION AND POOR EFFORT

Fail 17 Mar 2015 125,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

PARKING BRAKE NOISEY IN OPERATION AND POOR EFFORT

REAR SHOCKS WEAK

Pass 2 Apr 2014 104,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre clamp poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,458 miles

PARK BRAKE NOISEY IN OPERATION

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,131 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 58,131 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,774 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,708 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 31,298 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly, suggest tracking check.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 31,298 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly, suggest tracking check.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,743 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 26,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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GP05 GDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP05 GDE, 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 GP05 GDE registered?

GP05 GDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is GP05 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 GDE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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