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GY55 AEC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,330 mi
Last recorded68,330 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2026 68,330 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 67,026 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 65,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 63,319 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,407 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 58,426 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,990 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,871 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,185 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,537 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 42,683 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,181 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,540 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,156 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,071 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,163 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,504 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,130 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 AEC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AEC, 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 AEC registered?

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

Is GY55 AEC safe to buy?

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