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GL55 KJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

190,097 mi
Last recorded190,097 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 KJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 190,097 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 111,887 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 106,553 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 100,108 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,785 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,154 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 88,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,958 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,606 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 70,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 60,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 60,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,780 miles

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

both front tyres have small cuts on outer sidewalls, no cords exposed

Fail 7 Jan 2014 50,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres have small cuts on outer sidewalls, no cords exposed

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,697 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 42,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 35,323 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 26,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 26,038 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 21,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 15,341 miles

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

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

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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GL55 KJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GL55 KJO, 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 GL55 KJO registered?

GL55 KJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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The MOT history for GL55 KJO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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