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GU05 BWA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,874 mi
Last recorded102,874 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 102,874 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 102,874 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 102,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 102,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 101,040 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 101,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,782 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 99,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,921 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 97,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear very slight noise from wheel when rotated

Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,164 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2017 74,916 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2016 67,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 60,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 52,752 miles

NSF tyre slightly feathering outer edge

OSF tyre slightly feathering inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2014 52,752 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NSF tyre slightly feathering outer edge

OSF tyre slightly feathering inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,164 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,999 miles

front brake pads worn advise a full brake check

Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,656 miles

advise a tracking

both front tyres worn on edge

sill covers fitted-engine bay cover fitted-full under shield fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,795 miles

full engine bay cover fitted

full under shield fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2008 7,000 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 BWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BWA, 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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GU05 BWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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