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GX05 TEV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,047 mi
Last recorded64,047 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 TEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 64,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyre outer side walls damaged [still legal]

advise parking brake requires some adjustment

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,427 miles

advise all tyre outter side walls damaged,but still legal

advise both rear coil springs starting to corrode

advise rear end of exhaust corroding

advise some movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,199 miles

advise exhaust mountings corroding

advise front suspension tie bar bushes worn-slight movement

advise oil leak rear of auto gearbox

advise parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,190 miles

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

advise exhaust mountings corroding

advise front suspension tie bar bushes worn-slight movement

advise off side front tyre wearing unevenly on both edges

advise oil leak rear of auto gearbox

advise parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,434 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts on n/s/f and n/s/r tyre walls

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,127 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 TEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

GX05 TEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is GX05 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 TEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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