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GV55 OLJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,703 mi
Last recorded117,703 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 117,703 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 111,735 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Starting to fade (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 108,646 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front number plate broken (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 108,645 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front number plate broken (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 105,809 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 105,238 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 104,847 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper in poor condition

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,596 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 100,984 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,200 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,195 miles

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

nearside rear jacking beam missing

Fail 16 Jan 2016 88,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear jacking beam missing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 84,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 84,114 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

imbalance on parking brake

Fail 25 Jan 2013 73,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

imbalance on parking brake

Pass 20 Jan 2012 65,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

imbalance on parking brake

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,241 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,928 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

diff leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,649 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 OLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

GV55 OLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is GV55 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 OLJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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