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GY55 AFZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,481 mi
Last recorded144,481 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 AFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 144,481 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2020 144,321 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2019 138,773 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 138,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 138,258 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 136,831 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 132,359 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 113,594 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 113,560 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 113,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,654 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 50,632 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2008 60,532 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 AFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AFZ, 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 AFZ registered?

GY55 AFZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GY55 AFZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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