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GL05 RWN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

236,036 mi
Last recorded236,036 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 RWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 236,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring incorrectly mounted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Unable to tell if headlamp leveling device is operating due to poor headlamp beam image. Will require check on retset

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 223,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 217,703 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 211,770 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 204,207 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 195,614 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 195,610 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 165,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMS light on dash

Exhaust rear scilencer hangers corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 134,963 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge more than rest of tyre

Fail 20 May 2011 134,963 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge more than rest of tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 113,488 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside and offside front discs slightly worn

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,022 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,108 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 64,108 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 63,677 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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GL05 RWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 GL05 RWN, 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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GL05 RWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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