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GU05 YSO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

333,292 mi
Last recorded333,292 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 YSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 333,292 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 323,392 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 322,506 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 296,865 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 296,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 273,348 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 154,456 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 154,456 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 146,639 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 146,634 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 136,604 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 128,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect seat and seat belt

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

brake pads wear warning on

Pass 9 Apr 2015 119,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 106,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front anti-roll bar drop link top gaiters perishing

advise both front tyres,wearing unevenly and side walls perishing

advise both rear suspension coil springs corroding

advise front screen chipped

Pass 9 Apr 2013 101,606 miles

Emissions test carried out but no readings were measured

Pass 14 May 2012 100,948 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 100,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 100,114 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 98,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 86,103 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 67,646 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 YSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YSO, 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 YSO registered?

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

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