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GY55 USN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,425 mi
Last recorded170,425 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 USN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 170,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 161,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 161,685 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 161,443 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 154,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 150,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear- by entry into the rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

bonnet support struts are worn

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 19 Mar 2019 150,019 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear- by entry into the rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet support struts are worn

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2018 143,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (by entry into the rear brake hose) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (by entry into the rear brake hose) (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside registration plate lamps are slightly deteriorated

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 20 Mar 2018 143,163 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (by entry into the rear brake hose) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (by entry into the rear brake hose) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside and nearside registration plate lamps are slightly deteriorated

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2017 136,685 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to the outer wall

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 20 Mar 2017 136,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust backbox corroded

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to the outer wall

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 130,596 miles

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread

under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 21 Mar 2016 130,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread

under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 119,703 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,756 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,171 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 89,171 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,778 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,740 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 66,740 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 53,899 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,562 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 USN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 USN, 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 USN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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