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GP55 MZO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,059 mi
Last recorded51,059 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 MZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 51,059 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 46,899 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 46,899 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 45,132 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,942 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 40,670 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2021 38,952 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 35,233 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 32,905 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 31,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 31,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,810 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre wear slight low

Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,208 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,361 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 23,215 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,215 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,126 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,838 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,941 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 15,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight cuts on offside front and nearside front outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,944 miles

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

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 MZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MZO, 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 GP55 MZO registered?

GP55 MZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is GP55 MZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 MZO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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