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GX54 SDY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,676 mi
Last recorded187,676 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 SDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 187,676 miles

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both front mirror indicator ions (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 187,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both front mirror indicator ions (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 178,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 165,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 137,481 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 137,481 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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 124,582 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 124,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 111,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front wheel arch splash sheild insecure and appears to rub on tyre under certain conditions

poor pattern from both dipped headlamps

Fail 8 Apr 2014 111,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front wheel arch splash sheild insecure and appears to rub on tyre under certain conditions

poor pattern from both dipped headlamps

Fail 5 Mar 2013 102,011 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,011 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,530 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 86,523 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,219 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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GX54 SDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX54 SDY, 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 GX54 SDY registered?

GX54 SDY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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