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FY54 GWN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,208 mi
Last recorded142,208 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 GWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 142,208 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 140,064 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 140,064 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 133,533 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,064 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 112,626 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,061 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 107,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 105,359 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 105,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 63,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 62,550 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 61,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,072 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 59,072 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 55,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,083 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 51,812 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 48,514 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,137 miles

Both front tyres nearing legal limit

Front Castor and Camber arm bushes starting to split

Oil Leak from transmission

Park Brake requires adjustment

Rear Brake pads 75% worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009 35,889 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 35,886 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,328 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 35,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 31,319 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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FY54 GWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 FY54 GWN, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY54 GWN registered?

FY54 GWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is FY54 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 GWN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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