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GV55 OKL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,217 mi
Last recorded107,217 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 107,217 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 107,217 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 103,389 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 101,525 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,560 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,316 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 93,269 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,451 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)

stonechips in screen

Pass 14 Oct 2009 87,228 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 87,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 68,663 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 67,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV55 OKL registered?

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

Is GV55 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 OKL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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