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GF54 WHM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,998 mi
Last recorded174,998 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 WHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 174,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 150,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 150,200 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 133,057 miles

Nearside Front accident damage

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 133,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front accident damage

Pass 22 Aug 2019 120,480 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 120,474 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 116,145 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in the tread.

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,990 miles

Central Rear Exhaust hanger missing.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 107,527 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,420 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 96,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 91,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 85,612 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 85,612 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,472 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 79,378 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front caliper starting to bind

Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,489 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,615 miles

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 20 Oct 2008 53,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,606 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 WHM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WHM, 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 WHM registered?

GF54 WHM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is GF54 WHM safe to buy?

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