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GY55 AAX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,899 mi
Last recorded106,899 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 AAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,899 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 106,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 102,649 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2014 96,126 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,953 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,144 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 83,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2011 117,360 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 110,878 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 110,878 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 100,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 100,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AAX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GY55 AAX, 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 AAX registered?

GY55 AAX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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