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GJ54 KFZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,949 mi
Last recorded189,949 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 KFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 189,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 169,272 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp beam patterns require attention soon

Fail 2 Jan 2024 169,272 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp beam patterns require attention soon

Pass 7 Dec 2022 157,313 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 153,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 151,124 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 149,166 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 146,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 144,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top facing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 142,186 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 142,186 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 137,462 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 137,462 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 132,637 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 127,400 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 158,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 122,141 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 115,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 107,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,304 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,558 miles

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

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear sill cover cracked,jacking block missing

Fail 26 Aug 2008 68,557 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear sill cover cracked,jacking block missing

Fail 13 Sep 2007 46,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear discs showing wear

Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,234 miles

rear discs showing wear

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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GJ54 KFZ 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 75%.

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 GJ54 KFZ, 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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GJ54 KFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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