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GV55 OKZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,342 mi
Last recorded130,342 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 130,342 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 116,664 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 104,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly Worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 104,191 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre badly Worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 93,698 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 83,274 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 73,294 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 73,292 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,719 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,642 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,038 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,020 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,694 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 17,936 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,843 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,884 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 5,780 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 OKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OKZ, 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 OKZ registered?

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

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