MOT Status
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62,204 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose but not likely to insecure
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall 245/40R17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall 245/40R17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose but not likely to insecure
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall 245/40R17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall heavily perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear suspension components corroded
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of testable items
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cap insecure ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of testable items
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cap insecure ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Covers/undertrays fitted
Cuts to front outer tyre sidewalls
Flexi brake pipes perishing
Front lower suspension arms have freeplay
Slight play N/S/F wheel bearing
Slight play O/S/F inner rack end
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Covers/undertrays fitted
Cuts to front outer tyre sidewalls
Flexi brake pipes perishing
Front lower suspension arms have freeplay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 245/40/17 91w Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))
Slight play N/S/F wheel bearing
Slight play O/S/F inner rack end
engine covers and under trays fitted
n/side front tyre is damage
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear tyres getting low
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GU05 BNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 BNK, 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 BNK registered?
GU05 BNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2005.
Is GU05 BNK safe to buy?
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