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GY55 USJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,588 mi
Last recorded96,588 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 USJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,053 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,264 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,152 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,037 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,815 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 USJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

GY55 USJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is GY55 USJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY55 USJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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