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GV55 ECY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

143,865 mi
Last recorded143,865 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 ECY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 143,865 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 142,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake backing plate corroded

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut on sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre winter tyre other 3 tyres standard summer tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2020 133,899 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 133,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect buff head lamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 123,183 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 123,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 112,932 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 112,930 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 102,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 102,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,322 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,262 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 88,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,382 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 79,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,297 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,052 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,909 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 70,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,887 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 64,887 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,346 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 55,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,880 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,383 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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GV55 ECY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GV55 ECY, 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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GV55 ECY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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