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GV54 XDP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,370 mi
Last recorded70,370 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 XDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 70,370 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,686 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 67,732 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 66,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,687 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 64,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,222 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Dec 2016 61,673 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,476 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 52,904 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 46,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre has a cut on the outer side wall.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 40,996 miles

both front lower ball joint covers split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,581 miles

large digs in sidewall nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,720 miles

2 small cuts in the nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

front brake discs slightly worn but not seriously weakend

Pass 8 Jan 2010 34,401 miles

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

nearside front & nearside rear tyre outer walls have minor damage

Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,613 miles

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

nearside front tyre digs in sidewall rim damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,988 miles

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

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

both head/lights on upper limit/

hand/brake travel long

large under trays

sticker on nearside windscreen

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 XDP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GV54 XDP, 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 XDP registered?

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

Is GV54 XDP safe to buy?

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