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GX55 OEU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 OEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,672 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,274 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 90,417 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,598 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,044 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,978 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,684 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,662 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 81,662 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,509 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,924 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,868 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Aug 2010 52,862 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front brake discs worn

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 OEU 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 86.7%.

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 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 GX55 OEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX55 OEU registered?

GX55 OEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is GX55 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX55 OEU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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