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GY05 DNJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,655 mi
Last recorded118,655 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 DNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 118,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 118,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 116,744 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 116,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,623 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 110,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,305 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 64,879 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,730 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,762 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,697 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 42,244 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,760 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,956 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,897 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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GY05 DNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY05 DNJ, 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 GY05 DNJ registered?

GY05 DNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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