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GL55 VUJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,099 mi
Last recorded101,099 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 VUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 101,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 98,289 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 91,963 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 91,963 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 88,244 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 88,244 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 78,611 miles

EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN/SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 78,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN/SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,231 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,000 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 67,425 miles

engine management lamp illuminated on dashboard.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,149 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

engine man light on

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,335 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,861 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,110 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 47,259 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,721 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,249 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 VUJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VUJ, 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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What year was GL55 VUJ registered?

GL55 VUJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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The MOT history for GL55 VUJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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