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GP54 CMK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,181 mi
Last recorded102,181 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 CMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 102,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion to chassis and iron work

under trays fitted at time if test

Fail 2 Feb 2017 102,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion to chassis and iron work

under trays fitted at time if test

Pass 3 Feb 2016 91,245 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 91,245 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,826 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise n/s/f tyre getting low

advise n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2014 72,013 miles

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

offside front tyre low on tread inside edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Fail 1 Feb 2014 72,013 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre low on tread inside edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,131 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s/r pads getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,793 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,594 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,622 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 34,189 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,771 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jan 2008 19,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing 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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GP54 CMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 CMK, 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 CMK registered?

GP54 CMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is GP54 CMK safe to buy?

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