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GU05 BNK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,204 mi
Last recorded62,204 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 62,204 miles

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))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 62,204 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 58,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 56,687 miles

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 56,685 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 55,614 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 55,613 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 55,189 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 55,189 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 54,526 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 53,248 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,289 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 51,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,153 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

n/side front tyre is damage

Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,015 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 45,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,512 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2011 19,906 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,339 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 16,797 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,115 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,576 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 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.

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