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GF54 ZYA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,048 mi
Last recorded147,048 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 ZYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2017 147,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

eml on

Fail 2 Aug 2017 147,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Jun 2017 147,038 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe+catalytic c. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L. on

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 128,504 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 116,034 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,971 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2013 103,945 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 93,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,004 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,300 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,769 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 41,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,843 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,232 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 ZYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

GF54 ZYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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