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GP54 HJJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

151,943 mi
Last recorded151,943 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 151,943 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 145,579 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 142,906 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 142,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 138,281 miles

Central Exhaust has minor leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 138,281 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has minor leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 127,713 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 127,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,927 miles

Front brake discs scored and worn

Front headlamps frosting

Offside Front Lower splash cover missing

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential oil leak

oil under gearbox area

Fail 17 Sep 2020 123,869 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 120,554 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 114,750 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 114,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 109,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened caliper pin (3.5.1e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 109,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,644 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,445 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,507 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 90,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,267 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 86,267 miles

Offside Front 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 25 Sep 2012 80,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,345 miles

offside front tyre wearng on inner edge

suspect front brake pads worn, restricted view and front discs marked

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,270 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,064 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 56,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,183 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,628 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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GP54 HJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HJJ, 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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GP54 HJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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