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GY05 GOJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,790 mi
Last recorded75,790 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 GOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 75,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 64,699 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 61,207 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 58,516 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 58,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,320 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,174 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 32,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 32,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 24,400 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 24,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,330 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,334 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,203 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,845 miles

o/s/r tyre cut to cords but not in excess of the requirements

Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,386 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 9,386 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 8,186 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,874 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 GOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GOJ, 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 GOJ registered?

GY05 GOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GY05 GOJ safe to buy?

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