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GU05 BVF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

273,355 mi
Last recorded273,355 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 273,355 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 273,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear lower hub bush worn suggest attention

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

unable to check steering and suspension fully

fuel around tank

Pass 4 Apr 2014 258,654 miles

Undertray in poor condition

Engine management light on

Nearside front brake backing plate in poor condition

Rear anti-roll bar D-bushes worn

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2014 258,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside front brake backing plate in poor condition

Rear anti-roll bar D-bushes worn

Slight play in steering rack

Undertray in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2013 231,375 miles

Diesel smoke meter not triggered.

Front brake discs lipped.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 231,375 miles

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

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

Diesel smoke meter not triggered.

Front brake discs lipped.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 202,826 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

management light & coil light on.

o/s rear anti-roll drop link slight play & d-bush slightly worn.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 202,826 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight brake bind o/s rear.

management light & coil light on.

o/s rear anti-roll drop link slight play & d-bush slightly worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 170,894 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 130,853 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower suspension arms rear bushes perished

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear tyres starting to get low aprox 3-4mm

Unable to see outer rear pads clearly

Pass 9 Mar 2009 95,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,091 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 BVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel 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 BVF, 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 BVF registered?

GU05 BVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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