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GR51 MMS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,746 mi
Last recorded159,746 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR51 MMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 159,746 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 149,218 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2022 140,608 miles

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

front sub frame,steering rack,chassis and front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Pass 16 Jun 2021 128,250 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes hidden by under tray

Fail 15 Jun 2021 128,249 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front to rear metal brake pipes hidden by under tray

Pass 30 Jun 2020 121,108 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,528 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 20 Jun 2019 112,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,384 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 102,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,199 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear marker in the centre.

Rear silencer mounting snapped but still secure.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,619 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,489 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has nails in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,864 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,866 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,790 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,149 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 40,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,007 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,569 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 25,265 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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GR51 MMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GR51 MMS, 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 GR51 MMS registered?

GR51 MMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is GR51 MMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR51 MMS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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