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GX05 OWB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,368 mi
Last recorded115,368 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,368 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,springs,suspension,o/s n/s rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,425 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,shockers,coil springs

Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,439 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

surface corrosion rear subframe,springs,suspension

Fail 11 Feb 2016 101,439 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

surface corrosion rear subframe,springs,suspension

Pass 26 Feb 2015 97,543 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,rear suspension

Pass 9 Jun 2014 94,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,627 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,309 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,580 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

small cuts in offside front inside of tyre sidewall no canvass showing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,338 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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GX05 OWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GX05 OWB, 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 GX05 OWB registered?

GX05 OWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is GX05 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 OWB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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