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GR55 AXX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,129 mi
Last recorded126,129 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 AXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 126,129 miles

CORROSION UNDERSIDE EG,ALL REAR SUBFRAME,REAR ARMS ,HUBS,LEGS,SPRINGS,

SLIGHT PLAY INSTEERING RACK N/S/F

Fail 20 Jul 2023 126,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

CORROSION UNDERSIDE EG,ALL REAR SUBFRAME,REAR ARMS ,HUBS,LEGS,SPRINGS,

SLIGHT PLAY INSTEERING RACK N/S/F

Pass 25 Jul 2022 124,070 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 122,308 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 121,405 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 120,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 119,243 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 119,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 117,417 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 25 May 2017 117,417 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,391 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 114,952 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,214 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,068 miles

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,003 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 72,003 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,183 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,654 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in front hubs

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,909 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,088 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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GR55 AXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR55 AXX, 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 GR55 AXX registered?

GR55 AXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is GR55 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 AXX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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