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GL55 YGC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,352 mi
Last recorded167,352 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 YGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 167,352 miles

middle exhaust support insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2015 150,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 135,020 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 134,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 122,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight movement at offside front lower rear outer joint

Fail 29 Aug 2013 121,937 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight movement at offside front lower rear outer joint

Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,046 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,890 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2010 79,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,447 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 53,762 miles

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

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

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 YGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

GL55 YGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is GL55 YGC safe to buy?

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