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HT05 GCV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,052 mi
Last recorded135,052 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 GCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 135,052 miles

Rear brake pads suspect low

Rear diff damp

both front tyres worn edges

Fail 19 Sep 2018 135,052 miles

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

Rear brake pads suspect low

Rear diff damp

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 28 Sep 2017 124,157 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

axle oil leak

cracks in front windscreen

rear brake hoses perishing

slight damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side walls

Fail 28 Sep 2017 124,157 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

axle oil leak

cracks in front windscreen

rear brake hoses perishing

slight damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side walls

Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,882 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 116,882 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward of whell (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 109,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 100,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake hoses starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,819 miles

some parts of steering and brake systems are inaccessible

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,850 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,095 miles

some parts of steering and brake systems are inaccessible

Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,342 miles

n/s/f tyre - wear to outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,449 miles

some parts of steering and brake systems are inacessible

Fail 17 Jul 2009 55,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some parts of steering and brake systems are inacessible

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,479 miles

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

emmissions too low to record. Dp filter fitted

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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HT05 GCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HT05 GCV, 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 HT05 GCV registered?

HT05 GCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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