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GR55 AZC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,428 mi
Last recorded178,428 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 AZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 178,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake only just meets requirments

Pass 20 Mar 2020 172,202 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 172,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 155,412 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 155,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 138,537 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 120,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 96,533 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 92,174 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,539 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 87,539 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 79,623 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 2012 70,803 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,614 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,315 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,777 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,208 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 AZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AZC, 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 GR55 AZC registered?

GR55 AZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is GR55 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 AZC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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