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GY55 ZWX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,909 mi
Last recorded75,909 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 ZWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,909 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 75,774 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 68,762 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine/gearbox has a misting

Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,191 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 62,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel

Pass 23 Feb 2019 58,374 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 58,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,973 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 26 Feb 2018 49,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,264 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 13 Feb 2017 45,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,897 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,972 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)

offside front wheel rim has a slight buckle

Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,855 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,411 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,235 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,135 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 ZWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

GY55 ZWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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