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GY05 HXD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,611 mi
Last recorded142,611 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 142,611 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 142,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 129,952 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 129,952 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 119,800 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 115,716 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 108,244 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,708 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,651 miles

Front & rear discs in poor condition ( corroded )

Front brake imbalance 22%

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,850 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,104 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 HXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HXD, 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 HXD registered?

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

Is GY05 HXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 HXD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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