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L15 GLM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,683 mi
Last recorded49,683 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 GLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 49,683 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 49,683 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 48,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,695 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,305 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 46,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 45,372 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,170 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 28,995 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,474 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 42,470 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low 55% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,097 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,253 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,148 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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L15 GLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L15 GLM, 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 L15 GLM registered?

L15 GLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is L15 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 GLM 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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