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GX05 SUU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,852 mi
Last recorded176,852 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 SUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 176,852 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 176,852 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 171,396 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 162,985 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 153,772 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 144,730 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 135,115 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 124,895 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 124,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 114,727 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 104,011 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 92,900 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,474 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 78,474 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,122 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,153 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 SUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

GX05 SUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is GX05 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 SUU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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