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GP05 MOV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,575 mi
Last recorded104,575 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 MOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 104,575 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 96,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,138 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2012 79,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 79,172 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,426 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 74,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,594 miles

O/S/F Door check strap missing.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,940 miles

small stone chips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,280 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 44,139 miles

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

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 MOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc 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 MOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP05 MOV registered?

GP05 MOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is GP05 MOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 MOV 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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