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GU05 ATX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,095 mi
Last recorded88,095 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 ATX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 88,095 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 81,791 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 81,791 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 75,207 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 75,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 73,864 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,898 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 71,424 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle and components corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 71,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle and components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,994 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension arms corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2018 68,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear suspension arm ball joint (Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension arms corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,175 miles

Both rear tyres low tread depth, n/s/r close to legal limit.

Play in n/s/f lower swivel joint (pin up).

Rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,694 miles

O/s/f tyre low tread depth on outer edges.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,442 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 57,429 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower wishbone rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,646 miles

O/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low.

Play in o/s lower outer track control arm ball joint ( TCA arm cast pin up).

Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,386 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 48,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2012 44,767 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,767 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 40,401 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth close to legal limit on inner and outer edges (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and tread depth getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,728 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,826 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,955 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,358 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 ATX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ATX, 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 ATX registered?

GU05 ATX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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