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GV55 FWE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,479 mi
Last recorded74,479 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 FWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 74,479 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Components under vehicle has corrosion around

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 67,991 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 64,008 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 63,998 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 62,064 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 58,297 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 55,379 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 55,379 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 51,480 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 46,426 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 37,670 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 31,998 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 31,998 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 26,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2013 22,573 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 18,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 16,488 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 16,127 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,826 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 FWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GV55 FWE, 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 GV55 FWE registered?

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

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