2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · GL55 ECV
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 181,981 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL55 ECV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 181,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 ECV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (GL55 ECV) between January 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
GL55 ECV Mileage History
- 08/01/200947,465 mi
- 09/01/200947,465 mi
- 08/01/201065,627 mi+18,162 mi
- 14/01/201065,947 mi+320 mi
- 13/01/201180,422 mi+14,475 mi
- 13/01/201180,422 mi
- 05/12/201191,953 mi+11,531 mi
- 06/12/201191,953 mi
- 23/11/2012106,051 mi+14,098 mi
- 06/11/2013121,457 mi+15,406 mi
- 11/11/2013121,565 mi+108 mi
- 20/11/2014134,882 mi+13,317 mi
- 04/12/2015143,859 mi+8,977 mi
- 08/12/2015143,866 mi+7 mi
- 05/12/2016149,274 mi+5,408 mi
- 08/12/2016149,274 mi
- 04/12/2017152,556 mi+3,282 mi
- 07/12/2018160,820 mi+8,264 mi
- 14/12/2018160,872 mi+52 mi
- 18/11/2019167,440 mi+6,568 mi
- 27/11/2020170,772 mi+3,332 mi
- 25/11/2021175,034 mi+4,262 mi
- 22/11/2022178,221 mi+3,187 mi
- 22/11/2022178,221 mi
- 20/11/2023179,394 mi+1,173 mi
- 03/12/2024180,789 mi+1,395 mi
- 26/11/2025181,981 mi+1,192 mi
- 28/11/2025181,981 mi
Average of roughly 7,966 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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