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GL55 VUF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,569 mi
Last recorded226,569 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 VUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 226,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake limit just met

Pass 12 Feb 2022 222,791 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake limit just met

Pass 24 Feb 2021 209,038 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 200,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 193,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 189,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 180,877 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 180,877 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 164,332 miles

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

underbody trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 164,328 miles

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

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

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 152,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 152,847 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 140,381 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 140,375 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2013 124,021 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 107,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,772 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 91,772 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 87,071 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,385 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 VUF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL55 VUF registered?

GL55 VUF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is GL55 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 VUF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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