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GU05 AEV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,437 mi
Last recorded108,437 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 AEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,437 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 108,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached new nylock nut fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 102,346 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 102,315 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 93,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 86,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,626 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,677 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 75,834 miles

Offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,268 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,890 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,590 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,078 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,881 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit advise to change

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,071 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)

small splits on inner wall of o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,477 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,847 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,430 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND LIPTED

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON OUTTER EDGES

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,821 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,464 miles

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

n/s dipped beam temporary flickering

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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GU05 AEV 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 90.5%.

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 GU05 AEV, 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 GU05 AEV registered?

GU05 AEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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