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GJ54 MBF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,505 mi
Last recorded120,505 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 MBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 120,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,653 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 114,778 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2024 114,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine management light on

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 110,739 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 106,017 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S front, inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both N/S and O/S front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 106,017 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S front, inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both N/S and O/S front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,612 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 100,612 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,107 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 87,583 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 82,626 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 76,867 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,405 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 72,442 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,657 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 67,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 62,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 48,913 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 44,436 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,720 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 37,662 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 31,578 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 31,578 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,001 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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GJ54 MBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MBF, 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 GJ54 MBF registered?

GJ54 MBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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