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GA54 GSS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,940 mi
Last recorded160,940 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA54 GSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 160,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 160,425 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 160,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear When wheel is rotated there is a grinding noise

Pass 18 Jan 2022 156,053 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 153,408 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 153,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached most front middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake has a matalic sound when rotating the wheel.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 151,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has multiple kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has multiple kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 151,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has multiple kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has multiple kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 146,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall has cosmetic damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer side repeater lens broken.

Fail 15 Jan 2019 146,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall has cosmetic damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer side repeater lens broken.

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 142,767 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 142,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 132,473 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 12 Jan 2016 123,891 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 114,442 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damaged to n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,340 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 71,339 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,582 miles

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

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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GA54 GSS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GA54 GSS, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GA54 GSS registered?

GA54 GSS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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