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GV05 BET

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,709 mi
Last recorded182,709 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 BET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 182,709 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

handbrake efforts weak and overall just legal at 16%

Pass 12 Sep 2022 173,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 166,500 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear handbrake efforts low

Fail 11 Sep 2021 166,500 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect replaced bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear handbrake efforts low

Pass 4 Sep 2020 157,810 miles

Both Front Flexy Brake Hoses Perished

Both Front Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Both Rear Flexy Brake Hoses Perished

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Lazy/Low Effort

Parking Brake Lever Long Travel

Rear Metal Brake Pipe Corroding

Sill Kit Fitted

imbalance front brakes

Fail 3 Sep 2020 157,807 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both Front Flexy Brake Hoses Perished

Both Front Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Both Rear Flexy Brake Hoses Perished

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Lazy/Low Effort

Parking Brake Lever Long Travel

Rear Metal Brake Pipe Corroding

Sill Kit Fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 153,412 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

front brake discs worn

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 6 Sep 2019 153,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

front brake discs worn

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 10 Sep 2018 149,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre worn edges low outer edge

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2018 149,618 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected parking brake (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Offside Front tyre worn edges low outer edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2017 142,533 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

both front steering arms slight play

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Sep 2017 142,525 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

both front steering arms slight play

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2016 136,542 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 127,057 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 106,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 1 Mar 2013 92,095 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,177 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,986 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 38,079 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,475 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

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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GV05 BET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GV05 BET, 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 GV05 BET registered?

GV05 BET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is GV05 BET safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 BET shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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