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GJ54 MLX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,804 mi
Last recorded178,804 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 178,804 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 178,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 155,408 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 154,940 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 82,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,464 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,096 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 62,038 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,295 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,044 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 MLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

GJ54 MLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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