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GC53 CJC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,538 mi
Last recorded91,538 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC53 CJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,538 miles

nsf tyre wall damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2015 91,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre wall damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,212 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 84,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 75,780 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 75,749 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,272 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,252 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 59,175 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,019 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 53,017 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,578 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,226 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 38,226 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm

front discs ridged and worn

nearside front castor arm ball joint gaitor split

Pass 28 Dec 2006 26,947 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

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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GC53 CJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 GC53 CJC, 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 GC53 CJC registered?

GC53 CJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is GC53 CJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC53 CJC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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