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GU05 BKY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,057 mi
Last recorded210,057 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 210,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 202,018 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 202,018 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 196,587 miles

exhaust rusting at joint areas

Fail 22 Feb 2014 196,585 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rusting at joint areas

Pass 20 Apr 2012 183,267 miles

Engine managment light on

Exhaust center bracket cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2012 183,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine managment light on

Exhaust center bracket cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2011 171,739 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 171,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 147,308 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 18 Jun 2009 130,634 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 105,429 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)

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 BKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BKY, 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 BKY registered?

GU05 BKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is GU05 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 BKY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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