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GY55 AGU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,186 mi
Last recorded187,186 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 AGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 187,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 187,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 168,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 168,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 141,143 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 109,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,006 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front To rear undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sill trims fitted.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 105,985 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front To rear undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Bald on edge but no cords exposed at time of test.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sill trims fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,197 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage

child seat n/s/r and centre

o/s/r tyre 2.mm

undertrays

Fail 31 May 2017 102,166 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 2.mm

undertrays

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage

child seat n/s/r and centre

Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,964 miles

child seat n/s/r

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r tyre below 3.mm

undertrays

Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre edgewear

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre 2.mm tread

rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2014 81,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre 2.mm tread

rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 May 2013 74,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded and deteriorating.

N/s front tyre worn badly on edges,advise replacement.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 70,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 65,196 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 59,737 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,126 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,509 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 AGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AGU, 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 AGU registered?

GY55 AGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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