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GX54 NJV

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,370 mi
Last recorded175,370 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 NJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 175,370 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 172,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 171,083 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 171,059 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 167,569 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 163,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 158,690 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 158,621 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of the two the steel one (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 154,354 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2015 146,228 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 139,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 11 Jun 2013 133,046 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 126,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2012 126,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2011 120,965 miles

N/S headlamp mounting damaged but not insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 115,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf nsf tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2010 115,044 miles

osf nsf tyres worn on outer edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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GX54 NJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX54 NJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX54 NJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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