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GW55 WES

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,560 mi
Last recorded62,560 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 WES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 62,560 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 60,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,285 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 57,618 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 55,186 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 53,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,345 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,481 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 42,070 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,224 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 38,193 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 35,849 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,389 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 28,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 25,775 miles

n.s.f tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to carry out full inspection underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 20,125 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 16,301 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 12,468 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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GW55 WES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GW55 WES, 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 GW55 WES registered?

GW55 WES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is GW55 WES safe to buy?

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