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GP54 CVC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,528 mi
Last recorded84,528 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 84,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 84,526 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 79,531 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 75,037 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 75,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 70,385 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 70,385 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 65,066 miles

engine cover and under trays

Pass 10 May 2021 61,740 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 59,168 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2017 41,516 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,219 miles

front/ rear antiroll bars and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,224 miles

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

offside front suspension lower rear arm inner bush starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2015 37,915 miles

front suspension lower arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front suspension lower rear arm ball joint slight movement

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,271 miles

front suspension lower arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,725 miles

front lower suspension rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,698 miles

front lower suspension rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,826 miles

check front inner brake pads

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 14 Jan 2010 24,785 miles

front lower suspension rear arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2009 21,725 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2008 20,151 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

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 CVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CVC, 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 GP54 CVC registered?

GP54 CVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is GP54 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP54 CVC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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