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GF54 GXT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,098 mi
Last recorded91,098 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 GXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 91,098 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2026 91,090 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 90,182 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 90,161 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,325 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 88,621 miles

front metal brake disc shields rusting

slight bind on drivers side front road wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,535 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,857 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,673 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 85,673 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 83,937 miles

centre exhaust clamp rusting

Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,641 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,546 miles

Eml light on

Fail 10 Oct 2017 81,546 miles

Eml light on

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,906 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,464 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 68,518 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,518 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,251 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 65,251 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,193 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,552 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,407 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 27 Oct 2009 44,955 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 34,853 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,522 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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GF54 GXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GF54 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 GF54 GXT registered?

GF54 GXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is GF54 GXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 GXT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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