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GY55 URN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,448 mi
Last recorded121,448 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 URN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2020 121,448 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake back plate corroded away

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,977 miles

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

Offside mirror deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear service brake performance low

oil leak

parking brake performance only just met requirements

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2018 88,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear service brake performance low

oil leak

parking brake performance only just met requirements

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,842 miles

offside mirror misty but still has vision to rear

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 71,834 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,653 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,693 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 58,588 miles

Front pads half worn

Fail 7 Sep 2013 58,588 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front pads half worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre pressure appears very low

o/s/r tyre on absolute limit - needs attention

Fail 7 Sep 2012 48,540 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges! (near side more so)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,540 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges! (near side more so)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,584 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 45,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,379 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 40,376 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,897 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,780 miles

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

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

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

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 URN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 URN, 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 URN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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