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GLZ 881

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,674 mi
Last recorded48,674 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 881
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 48,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside parking brake performance poor

Fail 2 Feb 2026 48,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake performance poor

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 43,969 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 43,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 42,438 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 42,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 39,208 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 33,255 miles

Underside of vehicle components corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2022 33,246 miles

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

Underside of vehicle components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 29,535 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 29,527 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 28,133 miles

Offside Rear advise o/s/r tyre at 2mm depth

Pass 19 Mar 2018 26,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators faded

imbalance on park brake

rear number plate lettering starting to fade

warning light lit

Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,385 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear indicators starting to fade

Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear indicator bulbs slightly faded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,584 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 19,773 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,792 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,059 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 13,318 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,683 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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GLZ 881 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GLZ 881, 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 GLZ 881 registered?

GLZ 881 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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