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GF54 GXW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,362 mi
Last recorded132,362 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 GXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 132,362 miles

Engine management light on. not testable till 2008

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 132,362 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on. not testable till 2008

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 128,101 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear unable to inspect rear brake pads.not clearly visable

Fail 31 Dec 2019 128,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective emergency fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear unable to inspect rear brake pads.not clearly visable

Pass 13 Dec 2018 124,036 miles

middle exhaust bracket insecure and loose and slight blow

offside mirror glass faded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 124,036 miles

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

middle exhaust bracket insecure and loose and slight blow

offside mirror glass faded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 121,368 miles

off side front mirror glass slight deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2017 121,368 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

off side front mirror glass slight deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 118,804 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 118,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 116,801 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 116,801 miles

Offside Front Upper Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 112,589 miles

intermitant fault nearside repeater lamp operation

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2014 112,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

intermitant fault nearside repeater lamp operation

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

parking brake lever not fully returning ocationally

Pass 10 Oct 2013 103,538 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 95,066 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,050 miles

dash board warning indicates faults

nearside indicator warning lamp flashes faster ?

Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,368 miles

Front tyres getting low

Fail 25 Oct 2010 77,368 miles

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

Front tyres getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,437 miles

Rear Tyres Getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,827 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 52,827 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,311 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,067 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 GXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF54 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

GF54 GXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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