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GD54 HFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

161,221 mi
Last recorded161,221 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 HFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 161,221 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front headlamp clouded both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 160,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 152,242 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 9 Aug 2016 144,103 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 134,922 miles

headlamps slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 125,175 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 115,240 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 107,273 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 93,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,015 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 83,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,297 miles

Offside Front 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 Aug 2008 54,793 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,753 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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GD54 HFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GD54 HFJ, 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 GD54 HFJ registered?

GD54 HFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is GD54 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD54 HFJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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