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GD53 SVU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

174,326 mi
Last recorded174,326 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 SVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 174,326 miles

covers fitted to all under body and outer sills

Fail 12 Sep 2022 174,324 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to all under body and outer sills

Pass 1 Oct 2021 165,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides borderline (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2020 153,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted on outer sill and under vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2019 138,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 125,728 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 125,726 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 120,936 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 120,936 miles

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

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 13 Sep 2016 119,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 119,048 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding parking (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding parking (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 115,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 112,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking Brake Mechanism Stiff In Operation

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 110,091 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 110,070 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 108,995 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 105,958 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 105,951 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 103,650 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Jun 2009 103,640 miles

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

brake warning light on

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2008 100,663 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 100,663 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 77,354 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GD53 SVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GD53 SVU, 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 GD53 SVU registered?

GD53 SVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is GD53 SVU safe to buy?

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