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GX55 MHF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,797 mi
Last recorded97,797 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 MHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 97,797 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bith&rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,047 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,111 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 70,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,594 miles

play starting in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,397 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 58,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

splits and damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,822 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre perished and worn on sidewall and starting to split

Fail 19 Apr 2011 50,817 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres wearing low

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre perished and worn on sidewall and starting to split

Pass 5 May 2010 43,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre slight cut in sidewall and perished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,798 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 39,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,003 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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GX55 MHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX55 MHF, 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 GX55 MHF registered?

GX55 MHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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