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GY55 AHK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,482 mi
Last recorded128,482 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 AHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,482 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 128,482 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 121,863 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 121,861 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 116,906 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged 225/45x17 94w

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 245/40x17 91 w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 116,885 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged 225/45x17 94w

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 245/40x17 91 w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 112,990 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 109,209 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 161,160 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 155,829 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 155,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2010 148,124 miles

Both front tyres low on tread on their inner and outer edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 134,204 miles

advise front windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2008 96,732 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 AHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AHK, 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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GY55 AHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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