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GL55 RRZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,414 mi
Last recorded76,414 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 RRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre inner edge bold almost cords, nsf tyre edge low

Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,536 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

temp switch fitted for washers

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,107 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 44,107 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,753 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,981 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 RRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 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 RRZ, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of GL55 RRZ?

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What year was GL55 RRZ registered?

GL55 RRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is GL55 RRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 RRZ shows 6 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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