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GU05 AFK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,352 mi
Last recorded184,352 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 AFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 184,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad wearing down 3mm remain (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust box outer end skins rusty and peeling off

engine /under body/ outer sills /covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 167,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 244,408 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 142,755 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 138,938 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 134,261 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 129,906 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 124,128 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 124,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 116,071 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 110,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 102,152 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 102,152 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 93,756 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 93,756 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 85,588 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 71,435 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 71,435 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 58,256 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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GU05 AFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AFK, 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 AFK registered?

GU05 AFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is GU05 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 AFK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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