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MV55 GAX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,337 mi
Last recorded57,337 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 GAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 57,337 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,420 miles

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

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

Offside mirror discoloured

Pass 24 Jul 2024 49,737 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 49,716 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 45,725 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 42,146 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light Corrosion And Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light Corrosion And Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 28 Jul 2022 42,146 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light Corrosion And Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light Corrosion And Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 2 Aug 2021 41,468 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 39,941 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 39,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,390 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 28,418 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 24,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,031 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 23,373 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,480 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,183 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,315 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,476 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

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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MV55 GAX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MV55 GAX, 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 MV55 GAX registered?

MV55 GAX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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