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GP55 LTJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,156 mi
Last recorded115,156 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 LTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 115,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 115,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 107,991 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2019 107,991 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 99,636 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 99,632 miles

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

engine management lights on

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,062 miles

aux noise

exhaust mounts corroded

items removed rear view mirror prior to test

n/s/f inner arch loose

nail o/s/r tyre

o/s/f slight play in wheel

Fail 21 Oct 2014 65,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,895 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,874 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 57,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jun 2013 57,285 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 50,522 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Nov 2009 38,966 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 30,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

large under trays

Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

large under trays

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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GP55 LTJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GP55 LTJ, 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 GP55 LTJ registered?

GP55 LTJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is GP55 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 LTJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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