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GV54 EJG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,366 mi
Last recorded103,366 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 EJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 103,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 101,643 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,596 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2021 99,596 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 97,701 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 97,701 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 92,756 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 92,756 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 76,792 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust slightly insecure cover fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2017 76,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust slightly insecure cover fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,921 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 54,488 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,130 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,128 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 45,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,052 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,128 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 25,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,044 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 24,735 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,073 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 20,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 16,062 miles

Operation of the direction indicators (left or Right) whilst the headlights are in operation causes the front fog light on that side to come on.

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 EJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EJG, 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 EJG registered?

GV54 EJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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