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GP55 NTL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,794 mi
Last recorded82,794 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 NTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 82,794 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 78,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 76,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 69,630 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,701 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,404 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 62,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 59,233 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,884 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,552 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,880 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts to inner tread

Pass 18 Nov 2015 42,107 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 38,214 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 19 Nov 2013 34,161 miles

Center exhaust section has a badly corroded mount but still securely supporting exhaust

Pass 16 Nov 2012 31,249 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,949 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,374 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,689 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,956 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 NTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NTL, 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 NTL registered?

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

Is GP55 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 NTL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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