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GY05 OKE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,041 mi
Last recorded115,041 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 OKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 115,041 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 114,054 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 112,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 112,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 106,724 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 106,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 101,251 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 101,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 96,806 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,157 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,133 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,118 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,848 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,363 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge tread not cut as deep

Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,083 miles

o/s/f inner brake wearing thin

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,273 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,349 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 OKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OKE, 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 OKE registered?

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

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