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GL54 TFN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

248,909 mi
Last recorded248,909 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 248,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 134,872 miles

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

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2021 134,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 126,039 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,612 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 112,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 106,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,481 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 89,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,596 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 82,596 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,126 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 75,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 72,773 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 68,424 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 64,521 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,521 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 51,849 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 51,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 TFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TFN, 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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GL54 TFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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