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GX55 SLU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,543 mi
Last recorded122,543 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 122,543 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 122,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 106,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 96,381 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 93,587 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 93,457 miles

Emissions not tested idle and fast idle unsteady (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 87,158 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken off

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 87,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust mounting broken off

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 25 Aug 2020 75,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 75,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,239 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 70,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,349 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,089 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,773 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,473 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,547 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,919 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,527 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,608 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 SLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

GX55 SLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is GX55 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX55 SLU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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