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GV55 OHU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,844 mi
Last recorded135,844 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 135,844 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2021 135,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 134,439 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,469 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 133,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front brake pads look to be wearing low. Need further inspection.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 132,921 miles

Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pads getting down on rear

Pass 2 May 2017 130,906 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure.

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 130,760 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure.

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 9 May 2016 125,731 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 9 May 2016 126,231 miles

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

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 121,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Nearside front coil spring corroded.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 117,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front on tyres getting down on edges

rear brake pads getting down

rear tyres about 4mm on them

Pass 10 May 2013 112,142 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 112,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,665 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 96,194 miles

Front brakes slightly inbalanced.

Pass 14 Nov 2009 83,116 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 75,197 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 OHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OHU, 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 OHU registered?

GV55 OHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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