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GV55 OKH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,259 mi
Last recorded90,259 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 90,259 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 90,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 81,439 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2024 81,377 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 75,381 miles

both front tyre bald/worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2022 67,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 60,683 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 60,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 60,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,832 miles

Nearside Front disc blue from over heating recommend replacement

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 58,831 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front disc blue from over heating recommend replacement

Nearside Front road wheel stiff to turn suspect sticking caliper recommend inspection / replacement

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 57,834 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Most suspension components corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front MacPherson strut has creak in upper attachment. Suspect worn bearing or dirt ingress.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Most suspension components corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 55,883 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 55,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Maximum 1.72m. First average 1.52m. Plate limit 1.30m. Started clearing during first test second test average 1.28m. Recommend fuel system cleaners added regularly. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn 2-3mm recommend replace 245/40/17 91Y mo

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

Offside Rear tyre worn 2-3mm recommend replace 245/40/17 91Y mo

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,531 miles

Offside Front surface cuts to inner sidewall

Fail 31 Oct 2016 52,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front surface cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2015 49,490 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,203 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,683 miles

no smoke metered

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,780 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 38,026 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,116 miles

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

advise o/s rear park brake low effort

advise park brake long travel

Pass 5 Nov 2008 19,535 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 19,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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 OKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OKH, 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 OKH registered?

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

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