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GV55 OHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,116 mi
Last recorded120,116 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 120,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

auxiliary belt very worn and perished, tensioner doesn't appear to be operating correctly

boost hose appears to be fitted incorrectly, appears to be slightly dispensing oil

Fail 10 Dec 2021 120,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn furthest back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn all 4 heavily curbed (5.2.2 (c) (i))

auxiliary belt very worn and perished, tensioner doesn't appear to be operating correctly

boost hose appears to be fitted incorrectly, appears to be slightly dispensing oil

Pass 28 Nov 2020 117,342 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 115,411 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,619 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 111,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 104,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 99,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 84,201 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 79,245 miles

n s f tyer outer wall split

Pass 2 Apr 2011 75,998 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,440 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,102 miles

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

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

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

stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,527 miles

front screen stonechipped

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 OHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OHZ, 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 OHZ registered?

GV55 OHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is GV55 OHZ safe to buy?

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