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MK05 GHO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,161 mi
Last recorded116,161 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 GHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 116,161 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Brake pad warning light on

Cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

Damage to front of vehicle

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Slight play in both inner steering arm joints

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2012 116,140 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Damage to front of vehicle

Engine management light on

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Brake pad warning light on

Cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Slight play in both inner steering arm joints

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2011 109,236 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 109,235 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 100,491 miles

advise nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,820 miles

Nearside 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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MK05 GHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MK05 GHO, 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 MK05 GHO registered?

MK05 GHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MK05 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 GHO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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