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GY05 WNT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,749 mi
Last recorded67,749 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 67,749 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 63,611 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 59,937 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 55,682 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 55,680 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,084 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,230 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 41,308 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 41,308 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,828 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,928 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,569 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,687 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,869 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,026 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,132 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,410 miles

nearside front tyre tread has cuts

Fail 27 Apr 2010 18,410 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread has cuts

Pass 30 Apr 2009 15,296 miles

both headlight aims on upper limit/

large under tray

Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,294 miles

both head/light aims on upper limit on zero/

large under trays

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 WNT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WNT, 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 WNT registered?

GY05 WNT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is GY05 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 WNT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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