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GV05 XZD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,031 mi
Last recorded89,031 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 XZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,031 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 89,031 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 72,625 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 63,975 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear + nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,912 miles

Check Engine light on.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,844 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Fail 11 Jun 2015 54,800 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on dash

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,475 miles

OSF tyre is worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Fail 27 Jun 2013 49,992 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,037 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,549 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly out of round on edge of outer sidewall.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,995 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,129 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 XZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV05 XZD registered?

GV05 XZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is GV05 XZD safe to buy?

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