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GY55 AAK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,305 mi
Last recorded178,305 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 AAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 178,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns&os (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns&os rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all four brake discs lipped

brake pedal feels a little spongy

parking brake performance low (16%)

Pass 14 Nov 2020 150,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal slightly spongy

parking brake efficiency only just met. It appears your system needs adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Nov 2020 150,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal slightly spongy

parking brake efficiency only just met. It appears your system needs adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Sep 2019 134,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 123,418 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 123,415 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 106,502 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 106,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 95,433 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,566 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,606 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,969 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,070 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,635 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 67,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,855 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,041 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,979 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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GY55 AAK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY55 AAK, 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 GY55 AAK registered?

GY55 AAK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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