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GL55 MUB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,228 mi
Last recorded125,228 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 MUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 125,228 miles

stone chips front windscreen. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,front springs,n/s/r spring,rear crossmember,rear subframe mounts,rear floor,o/s n/s rear to front metal brake pipes

Fail 9 Jan 2019 125,228 miles

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

stone chips front windscreen. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,front springs,n/s/r spring,rear crossmember,rear subframe mounts,rear floor,o/s n/s rear to front metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,767 miles

rear tyres wearing low

slight scoring o/s/r disc

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,front springs,n/s/r spring,rear crossmember,rear subframe mounts,rear floor,o/s n/s rear to front metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2017 109,709 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 104,820 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 96,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 87,361 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn edges

chip in screen

Pass 20 Dec 2011 73,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,139 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 55,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,740 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,765 miles

both front wheel rim dented

condensation offside side repeater lens

front discs ridged

stone chip windscreen

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 MUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MUB, 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 MUB registered?

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

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The MOT history for GL55 MUB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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