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FY54 GXT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,539 mi
Last recorded164,539 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 GXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 164,539 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 122,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 122,704 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 111,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,721 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 82,090 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 82,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,151 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 71,139 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,643 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,259 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 GXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

FY54 GXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is FY54 GXT safe to buy?

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