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GY05 GPV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,167 mi
Last recorded69,167 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,167 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 69,142 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,963 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 68,962 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 68,754 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear road coil springs very corroded

nearside mirror broken

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

service brake effort could be better

vehicle generally corroded underneath

Fail 27 Sep 2018 68,754 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire all clips around filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated foot/parking lever poor (1.1.10 (f))

both front to rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear road coil springs very corroded

nearside mirror broken

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

service brake effort could be better

vehicle generally corroded underneath

Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs poor

Fail 9 Oct 2017 68,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,903 miles

both rear tyres worn down to legal limit and perishing 225/50/16

nearside front tyre perished 205/55/16

rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,064 miles

Front and rear tyre sizes differant

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

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

Slight play in both front hubs

Pass 1 Oct 2014 62,314 miles

exhaust poor

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,574 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 60,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,239 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 51,455 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,470 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,977 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 GPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GPV, 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 GPV registered?

GY05 GPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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