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GP55 LTY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,948 mi
Last recorded182,948 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 LTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 182,948 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen damaged and scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 182,948 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen damaged and scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 174,332 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 Jan 2021 174,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 168,569 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 162,803 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 252,847 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 150,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 142,257 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 142,257 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 134,329 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 126,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 118,829 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 118,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 111,062 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 106,085 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 106,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 91,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,081 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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GP55 LTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GP55 LTY, 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 LTY registered?

GP55 LTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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