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GP55 NTF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

239,998 mi
Last recorded239,998 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 NTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 239,998 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 239,998 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn booth sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 235,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 229,864 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Nov 2022 229,858 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 223,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 216,981 miles

park brake effort close to minimum on 17%

Pass 25 Nov 2019 212,368 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 209,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2017 207,528 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on/close wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 207,479 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on/close wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 205,948 miles

Nearside Rear park brake effort weak

Fail 13 Dec 2016 205,947 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear park brake effort weak

Pass 5 Dec 2015 203,702 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement off side rear (2.4.G.2)

head lamps loosing dip patterns

Fail 28 Nov 2015 203,622 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play near side front (2.2.B.1f)

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement off side rear (2.4.G.2)

head lamps loosing dip patterns

Fail 11 Dec 2014 197,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 197,551 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 179,555 miles

Both front caster arm bushes just starting to deteriorate

Both number plate lights dim

Both rear bottom barrel bushes have play - Nearside rear only just within MOT limits

Both roll bars are rusty

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 179,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front caster arm bushes just starting to deteriorate

Both number plate lights dim

Both rear bottom barrel bushes have play - Nearside rear only just within MOT limits

Both roll bars are rusty

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 153,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 153,495 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 128,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sills covered .under tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 101,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 78,728 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 57,057 miles

offside front tyre low inner edge

stone chip windscreen

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 NTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NTF, 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 NTF registered?

GP55 NTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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