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GV05 LLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,366 mi
Last recorded148,366 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 LLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 148,366 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 146,138 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres worn at edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 144,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 142,129 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs very corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 139,696 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

long foot hand brake travel

Fail 13 Apr 2018 139,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s greater than n/s (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

long foot hand brake travel

Pass 21 Apr 2017 133,423 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,374 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2016 106,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,188 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,473 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 56,473 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,060 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 48,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,811 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 17,162 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,163 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 12,670 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,255 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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GV05 LLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LLZ, 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 LLZ registered?

GV05 LLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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