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GV54 EHF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,525 mi
Last recorded79,525 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 EHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 79,525 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,058 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting in front of rear axle broken off system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 75,520 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has light damage to outer sidewaLL, outer edge worn smooth

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded but not yet leaking, mounting broken off at front of rear silencer

no access to measure engine oil temperature during emissions test

Pass 9 Jan 2017 73,419 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

no visible access to measure oil temperature during emissions test

Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,030 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 70,029 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damage to plate behind figure '5' (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,226 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 67,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear fog light not working

Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 9 Jan 2014 63,171 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust center hanger snaped off due to corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,080 miles

Centre exhaust bracket (above rear axle) is heavily corroded and weakened. This is not likely to cause the exhaustn to fall off.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front foglight has water inside

Nearside front foglight not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2012

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust bracket (above rear axle) is heavily corroded and weakened. This is not likely to cause the exhaustn to fall off.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front foglight has water inside

Nearside front foglight not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2011 51,491 miles

Both front tyres cracking in the tread

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front foglight cracked and offside front foglight full of water

Nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,416 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside front foglight cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,381 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,325 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front disc corroded on inner faces

nearside front fog lamp damaged

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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GV54 EHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV54 EHF, 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 GV54 EHF registered?

GV54 EHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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