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GU05 AKO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,119 mi
Last recorded143,119 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 143,119 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 138,329 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front discs worn and pads low

Pass 19 Jan 2017 128,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 117,686 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,417 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,850 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 102,815 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 102,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs have a lip and scored

o/s/f wheel bearing rough when rotated

unable to see inner brake pad on the rear brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2011 96,237 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 85,765 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALDING ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 15 Jan 2010 85,765 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALDING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 14 Jan 2009 76,341 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 76,341 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 15 Jan 2008 66,938 miles

rear tyres wearig low

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 AKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AKO, 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 AKO registered?

GU05 AKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is GU05 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 AKO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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