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GY05 AEV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,568 mi
Last recorded117,568 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 AEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 117,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 114,853 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 111,677 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 111,677 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,008 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 104,018 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 99,932 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 96,280 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,327 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,931 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,371 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 79,350 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,250 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,328 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,100 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 22 Mar 2011 35,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,578 miles

oil leak from gearbox suspect electrical plug

Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,417 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,030 miles

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

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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GY05 AEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GY05 AEV, 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 GY05 AEV registered?

GY05 AEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is GY05 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 AEV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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