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GP54 CLX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,346 mi
Last recorded131,346 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 CLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 131,346 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 2 Jul 2016 116,030 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light is on

Fail 2 Jul 2016 116,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,308 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 110,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,699 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 89,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 80,289 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,342 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,254 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,674 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,625 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 46,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 CLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP54 CLX, 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 CLX registered?

GP54 CLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is GP54 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP54 CLX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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