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GV55 OLG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,444 mi
Last recorded184,444 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 184,444 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 184,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 178,658 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 178,582 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 170,851 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 170,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 163,773 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 150,380 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 138,856 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted not allowing for inspection of corrosion

Plastic under trays fitted not allowing for inspection of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2011 124,638 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 124,637 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 112,723 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 112,711 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 106,602 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 106,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 97,563 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 97,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OLG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OLG, 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 OLG registered?

GV55 OLG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for GV55 OLG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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