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GY55 UGP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,788 mi
Last recorded125,788 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 125,788 miles

Front both sides wipers blades deteriorated

Front wipers blades deteriorated-in both sides

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 125,787 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed portion (4.1.D.1b)

Front both sides wipers blades deteriorated

Front wipers blades deteriorated-in both sides

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 115,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt clip missing

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,602 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 107,602 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 99,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,760 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,044 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,754 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,405 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 6 Sep 2010 63,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 27 Aug 2009 588,192 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,707 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 UGP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc 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 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

GY55 UGP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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