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GU05 BSX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,648 mi
Last recorded26,648 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 26,648 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 25,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 25,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 23,659 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 23,624 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 22,019 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 20,685 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 19,091 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 17,803 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 16,675 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 15,478 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 14,405 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 13,502 miles

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

folded offside rear seat up to check seatbelt

misting of fluid around power steering bottle

Pass 3 Aug 2015 12,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 11,116 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 10,066 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 8,087 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 6,742 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 5,876 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 5,065 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 4,034 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 BSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BSX, 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 BSX registered?

GU05 BSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is GU05 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 BSX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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