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GP55 LSV

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,376 mi
Last recorded89,376 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 LSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2024 89,376 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,390 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 77,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 71,179 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 68,841 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,835 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,142 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,434 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 54,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,919 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,949 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,534 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 42,215 miles

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 21 Nov 2011 39,327 miles

cut in nearside front tyre wall

frot brake discs wearing thin

Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,745 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,272 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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GP55 LSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP55 LSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP55 LSV registered?

GP55 LSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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