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GL54 TEU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,932 mi
Last recorded135,932 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 TEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 135,932 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 135,932 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 130,867 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 130,866 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 127,193 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer corroding with age

Pass 29 Jan 2014 121,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 117,627 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 114,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 110,208 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 106,250 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 95,410 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 73,542 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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GL54 TEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

GL54 TEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is GL54 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 TEU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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