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GX05 CHC

2005 Mercedes-benz 300

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,795 mi
Last recorded66,795 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 30058,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 CHC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 66,795 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 61,870 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 58,025 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 53,755 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,755 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,794 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 46,707 miles

Near side and off side front tyres inner treads slight wear

Rear centre stop light not working

Pass 12 May 2015 43,232 miles

centre rear brake light not working

Fail 12 May 2015 43,230 miles

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

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

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,382 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,981 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,210 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 18 Oct 2010 24,774 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 5,685 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,368 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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GX05 CHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 300 in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 CHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX05 CHC registered?

GX05 CHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is GX05 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 CHC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX05 CHC have outstanding finance?

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