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MK05 GPO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,963 mi
Last recorded77,963 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,963 miles

Advise exhaust centre section hanger snapped.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 66,803 miles

Rear brake pads low

both rear tyres on 2.5 mm

Fail 16 Oct 2017 66,803 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake pads low

both rear tyres on 2.5 mm

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,254 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,769 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 53,952 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 53,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 43,938 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,264 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,642 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,923 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 19,547 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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MK05 GPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MK05 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

MK05 GPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is MK05 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 GPO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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