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GP54 BXV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,323 mi
Last recorded152,323 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 BXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 152,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 138,945 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 130,422 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 125,900 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 125,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible to front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 117,161 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 109,105 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 109,099 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,188 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,429 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,246 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 79,236 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,758 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,616 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,530 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,265 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,110 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 49,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,204 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,974 miles

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

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

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

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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GP54 BXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP54 BXV, 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 GP54 BXV registered?

GP54 BXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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