MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine light intermittently comes on AND CAR Struggles to Pass Emission Test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW,-unable to see clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread FRONT NUMBER PLATE NEEDS RENEWING;- NOW !!!!! (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BROKEN;- NEEDS RENEWING (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front cuts on outer wall
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front cuts on outer wall
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
e.m.light on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL55 VUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?
GL55 VUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2006.
Is GL55 VUK safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL55 VUK 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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