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GP05 MPX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,101 mi
Last recorded114,101 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 MPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 114,101 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 114,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 108,552 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 108,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 105,678 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 105,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,995 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre side wall.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 99,995 miles

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

Cuts in nearside front tyre side wall.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 98,607 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 96,801 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,816 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,979 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,153 miles

Uneven tread wear on offside front tyre.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,217 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,924 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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GP05 MPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GP05 MPX, 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 MPX registered?

GP05 MPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is GP05 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 MPX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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