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GL55 MOV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,017 mi
Last recorded168,017 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 MOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 168,017 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 163,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 163,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 158,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all rear suspension components have some corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2021 153,829 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 150,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 147,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2020 147,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 143,247 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe above fuel tank

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

small play to n/s/steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2018 137,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 137,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 131,032 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 120,741 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 108,292 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror not in housing but still functioning

Pass 23 Jan 2014 97,017 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,093 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 79,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,728 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,492 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,223 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,632 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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GL55 MOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MOV, 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 MOV registered?

GL55 MOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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