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GL54 TCV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

137,449 mi
Last recorded137,449 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 TCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 137,449 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 136,037 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 133,756 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 131,590 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 129,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 127,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 123,365 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 119,398 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,340 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 106,143 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 97,873 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 91,409 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,448 miles

FAULT WITH N/S/R PARK BRAKE, ONLY WORKS AT END OF PEDAL TRAVEL, ADVISE STRIP DOWN AND INSP.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ALMOST OUT (DISCS OK)

ewl on

minor perrishing rear brake flexi's

Pass 31 Dec 2010 74,619 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 74,619 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,065 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,054 miles

advise brake pads front and rear, discs usable

Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,892 miles

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

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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GL54 TCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GL54 TCV, 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 GL54 TCV registered?

GL54 TCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is GL54 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 TCV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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