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GV54 EJC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,526 mi
Last recorded161,526 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 EJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 161,526 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 161,525 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 143,698 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 143,695 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 133,871 miles

eml on

Pass 9 Apr 2016 131,959 miles

all tyres have cuts to sidewalls

both rear indicators discoloured

centre exhaust mount corroded

eml on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front wheels slightly wider than tyres

Fail 2 Apr 2016 131,902 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

all tyres have cuts to sidewalls

both rear indicators discoloured

centre exhaust mount corroded

eml on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front wheels slightly wider than tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2015 127,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2014 123,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/REAR TYRE WALL CRACKING

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2013 119,616 miles

n/s/f tyre flat

Pass 13 Jan 2012 112,224 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 103,821 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 103,767 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs very worn

Pass 31 Dec 2009 92,859 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 92,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 82,763 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 68,084 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 68,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 EJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJC, 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 EJC registered?

GV54 EJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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